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Southern States Take Up Fight for Bold Democracy Reforms
Voting rights advocates are proposing far-reaching, pro-democracy agendas in Southern states.
Fastest-Growing Washington Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms have seen their revenue double since Trump took office.
House Passes “Historic” Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights
Advocates argue that the bill includes important protections against racist voter suppression.
Trump-Appointed Judges Will Imperil Progressive Change “for as Long as We Live”
One in five federal judges is now a Trump appointee.
Fastest-Growing DC Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms saw revenue more than double in the Trump era compared to the previous three years.
We Must Overcome Our Atomization to Beat Back Neoliberal Fascism
Movements in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador have gained momentum by resisting the isolation imposed by neoliberalism.
Impeachment of Trump Appears Inevitable in the House
It doesn’t look good for Trump in the court of public opinion either, polls show.
Today’s Republican Party Preserves US Legacy of Slavery and Imperialism
The Trump Republican Party has inherited, and continues to make use of, the legacies of this nation’s twin evils.
Trump Pressured Pentagon to Give $400 Million Wall Contract to Fox News Guest
The company, which has a long history of legal trouble, won the contract, though its bid “did not meet standards.”
Republicans’ Alternative “Report” Does Nothing to Refute Impeachment Report
The House Intelligence Committee’s report is a document of historic merit.