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Lawyers Bankroll 2020 Democrats With Millions in Campaign Cash
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lead their primary opponents in contributions from lawyers or law firms so far this cycle.
Mueller Could Be the Downfall of the Mueller Hearing
For the Mueller hearing to be worth it, the format needs to change -- and so does Mueller.
Britain’s New Prime Minister Is Nationalist, Racist and Vain. Sound Familiar?
Boris Johnson is now a duly elected member of the resurgent global strongman’s club.
As Ilhan Omar Said, Trump Is a Fascist — and His Rallies Prove It
Trump's rallies present him as a demigod and, like Nazi rallies, turn politics into a theater of nativism.
Tensions Between Iran, UK and US Spark Fears of War
Narges Bajoghli, professor of Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University, discusses rising tensions with Iran.
Illinois GOP Posts Facebook Meme Calling Four Congresswomen “The Jihad Squad”
Illinois GOP posted an image attacking Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley.
Hundreds of Thousands to Protest as Puerto Rico Governor Refuses to Resign
This follows the publication of sexist and racist comments between Rosselló and his aides.
Federal Officials Are Illegally Campaigning for Trump at Work
A trend may be emerging after the Trump administration took no action against a “repeat offender.”
Trump’s Race-Baiting Evokes Nuremberg Rallies
Trump and the GOP have signaled their support for the politics of the purge and the pogrom. We can't let it happen.
To Protect Ilhan Omar, We Must Beat Back the March of Fascism
Last night’s rally drove home just how dire the situation has become, not simply for Omar, but for us all.