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Trump Told Bob Woodward He Was Intentionally Deceptive on “Deadly” COVID
Trump told the journalist in February that COVID-19 is deadlier than the flu, contradicting what he's said in public.
Trump Is Throwing Billions at the Pentagon But Wants Us to Believe He’s a Dove
Hounded by his own scandals, Trump admitted the profit motives behind U.S. militarism, but he’s still funding it.
In Memoriam: Kevin Zeese Is Irreplaceable
Kevin Zeese was a major, constant and reliable presence in the movement for peace and justice.
Department of Justice Moves to Defend Trump in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Suit
Many experts are criticizing the move as an inappropriate use of federal resources for Trump's personal legal matters.
Trump Campaign Appears to Be Hiding Large-Dollar Payments to Top Staff
The campaign has not reported payroll payments to several top officials, including its new campaign manager.
GOP Proposes Massive Coal Industry Handout, No Direct COVID Relief Payments
Senate Republicans call for $161 million handout to coal industry after nixing COVID relief for struggling Americans.
Several Schools in Pennsylvania and Ohio Find Harmful Bacteria in Water Systems
Bacteria and harmful metals have accumulated in the unused water in building pipes during the pandemic lockdown.
The House Is About to Pass Marijuana Decriminalization. What Will the Senate Do?
Marijuana legalization enjoys support from a clear and bipartisan majority of voters.
We Need a People’s Bailout as Inequality Worsens Amid COVID-19
History’s largest transfer of wealth went in the wrong direction. The time to reclaim stolen funds is now.
Sturgis Bike Rally Projected to Be Linked to More Than 266,000 COVID Cases
Estimated public health costs from the event are projected to exceed $12.2 billion.