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Indicted GOP Congressman Challenged by Former GOP Congressman Charged With Theft
Former Rep. Darrell Issa is considering challenging Rep. Duncan Hunter in California.
Boris Johnson Suspends Parliament Ahead of Brexit in Attack on UK Democracy
The prime minister broke an unspoken rule of the British constitution: Don't involve the queen in politics.
These Companies Promised to Be Socially Responsible While Pushing ALEC’s Agenda
Anthem, Chevron, FedEx, Pfizer and others attended an ALEC meeting shortly after signing a much-lauded ethics statement.
Voters Say Touchscreen Machines Switched Votes in Nine Mississippi Counties
The machine errors spark new concerns about electronic voting machines heading into the 2020 election.
Southern State Governments Hamper Census Outreach Efforts
Without state resources, it will be difficult to ensure that every community gets what it needs for an accurate count.
Coup-Like Suspension of Parliament Sends UK Hurtling Toward Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is suspending parliamentary sovereignty in order to force Brexit through.
New “Dark Money” Group Devotes Millions to Ads Helping Establishment Democrats
The group joins a growing number of political nonprofits closely tied to establishment-backed super PACs.
How David Koch’s Empire Helped Shape US Politics and Thwart Climate Action
The Koch brothers poured massive amounts of funding into supporting climate change denial.
France Upstages Trump at G7 by Inviting Iran to Salvage Nuclear Deal
French President Macron is still attempting to salvage what he can of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Conservatives, the Far Right, Fascists and How We Defeat Them All
Calling out fascism alone won't defeat it. The left needs an anti-oppression strategy and popular social programs.