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A New Clockwork Orange in the Aftermath of Trump
This campaign season taught us a harsh lesson: the astonishingly fragile nature of American democracy.
The FBI Has Always Been Political
Why has the Democratic Party been silent about FBI abuses until now?
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Election Media Update: Back to You, Pete
It's not just the TV people struggling to fill the hours.
Looking Past the Affordable Care Act: We Must Sustain the Fight for Universal Coverage
Given the dysfunctional ACA, it's remarkable that neither major political party has a plan to truly fix the situation.
Former Weatherman Bill Ayers on His Evolution Into an Activist
Bill Ayers discusses his journey from an apolitical life to the militant group the Weatherman to social activism and organizing.
Beyond the Electoral College: A State-Based Plan for Electing the President by National Popular Vote
Will everyone's vote count equally in determining the next president?
John Podesta: One of the Most Powerful Corporate Lobbyists in the World
With the Wikileaks release of thousands of emails belonging to John Podesta, very little is known in US society about Podesta himself.
Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Victoria Law on the Millions Who Can Vote — but Might Not Know It
Across the nation, almost 6 million people are prohibited from voting as a result of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
Down-Ballot Republicans Jump at Chance to Emulate Trump
Trump is much more a true expression of the GOP than an aberration from it.
How the Commission on Presidential Debates Monopolizes Information
Why are we always choosing between the lesser of two evils?