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Here’s What Trump Won’t Talk About in the SOTU (Hint: It’s Everything Important)
As we approach the 2020 election, it’s time to give an honest accounting of Donald J. Trump’s time in office.
Noam Chomsky: Sanders Threatens the Establishment by Inspiring Popular Movements
While the establishment views Sanders as dangerous, Trump is waging war against life on Earth.
Democrats Slam Republican Stonewalling in Senate Impeachment Trial
The Republican-controlled Senate appears poised to acquit President Trump.
Lamar Alexander Is Retiring, But He’ll Live in Infamy Forever for Saving Trump
Alexander betrayed his oath of office by casting the deciding vote to block impeachment witnesses.
North Carolina Officials Aren’t Rushing to Return Pro-Confederate PAC Donations
A neo-Confederate group is funding 16 campaigns in the state.
Trump-Connected Lobbying Firms Brought in Record Revenues in 2019
Former Trump campaign and cabinet officials raked in millions during 2019, which saw a near-record in lobbying spending.
Forget Impeachment — All Politicians Should Be Revocable
We should be able to hold a referendum on any elected official at any time we want. That's real democracy.
The Expected No-Witness Vote Shouldn’t Surprise Us. Conservatives Want a King.
The real surprise would've been if Senate Republicans had decided to act in favor of democracy.
Chief Justice Roberts Forced to Read Warren’s Question About His Legitimacy
Some Democrats have called on the chief justice to override the GOP's refusal to call witnesses.
Majority of Top 2020 Democrats Backed by Outside Groups
Almost all the presidential candidates had earlier distanced themselves from super PACs.