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Blackface Is a National Problem and Virginia’s Top Officials Must Step Down
A reckoning about racism and sexual assault has left Virginia’s government in disarray.
With Top Officials Embroiled in Scandal, Democrats May Lose Virginia
Virginia Democrats launched the blue wave in 2017 by sweeping to power. Now they're on the verge of losing it all.
Trump Has Bigger Legal Problems Than Mueller
For Donald Trump, this elevator only goes down.
Trump Inaugural Chair Sought Profit From Connections to Administration
Federal prosecutors are now conducting a wide-ranging probe into the nonprofit that ran the inauguration.
Kavanaugh’s Presence at SOTU Represented Failure of US Democracy
Ana MarÃa Archila made headlines when she confronted Sen. Jeff Flake over his support for Kavanaugh's nomination.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Slams Trump’s Remarks on Border, Venezuela, Israel
During his SOTU address, Trump attacked immigrants and reiterated his demand for a border wall.
Ocasio-Cortez: Attack on Socialism Shows Trump Is Scared of Progressives
Republicans and many Democrats rose and enthusiastically applauded Trump's attack on socialism during his SOTU address.
Palestinian Rights Have Become an Incredibly Mainstream Issue
CounterSpin interviews Josh Ruebner on anti-BDS bills.
Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies, Lies
So much for bipartisanship. So much for reality.
Both Venezuela’s Opposition and US Reject Peaceful Negotiations
An offer by Mexico and Uruguay to host talks with Maduro have been rejected by both Juan Guaidó and the US.