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Puerto Rico’s Senate Sues Over Appointment of New Governor Pierluisi
Juan González discusses developments in Puerto Rico.
Advocates Call for Bold Action to Curb Gun Violence
In addition to reforms, we need to challenge banks to stop doing business with the gun industry.
Republican Retirements in Texas Could Finally Mean Change to Gun Laws
GOP Congress members are abandoning tough reelection battles in suburban districts.
Ocasio-Cortez Responds to Photo of McConnell Supporters Groping Cutout
The photo of Mitch McConnell supporters groping a cutout of AOC went viral.
There Are No Safe Places in This Country
The powerful are pretending to be powerless in the face of mass shootings.
Elections Are Treated as Political Consumerism and Democracy Is Suffering
Performance and spectacle are being marketed as politics.
Puerto Rico’s New Governor Helped Plunge the Island Into Crisis
Ex-lobbyist Pedro Pierluisi’s conflicts of interest raise questions about his fitness to serve on behalf of the public.
Federal Authorities Have Downplayed White Supremacist Violence for Too Long
Former FBI agents say there is reluctance within the agency to tackle white nationalist violence.
Misogyny Drives Many Mass Shootings. Dayton Was No Exception.
Alex Yablon, a reporter at The Trace, discusses more.
Mexico Plans Legal Action Against US After Six Citizens Killed in El Paso
Mexico is investigating who is responsible for selling the weapon used and may try to extradite the suspected shooter.