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Trump Threatens a Second Embargo of Cuba
With a second embargo, Trump would be effectively punishing the Cuban people to satisfy his base in Florida.
Say Goodbye to Mitch McConnell’s America
Change is coming, Mitch. Tell your friends.
A Maduro Critic in Venezuela Slams US Plan to Push Regime Change
Venezuelan sociologist Edgardo Lander says, “This is clearly a coup carried out by the U.S. government.”
Unseated by Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley Joins Revolving Door Lobbyists
Two months out of office, Joe Crowley, who lost to Representative Ocasio-Cortez, has joined a corporate lobbying firm.
Don’t Raid Military Funds for a Wall. Raid Them for Health Care.
Repurposing military funds for universal health care would bring a better return on investment than any wall.
Saudi Arabia and UAE Fund Think Tanks That Drive US Foreign Policy
Every year foreign governments pour tens of millions of dollars into Washington's think tanks.
What Happened to the Struggle for Socialism in Latin America?
The “pink tide” governments undermined themselves by committing to extractivism, says author Mike Gonzalez.
It’s Hard to Sue a President. Can Trump Be Defeated in Court?
This unprecedented situation, legally speaking, is 40 miles of bad road.
GOP Leaders Knew FBI Was Probing Trump. They Didn’t Complain.
When it comes to the Trump investigation, here's the simple truth: No innocent person could act this guilty.
Bernie Sanders Campaign Says It Raised $6 Million in First 24 Hours
The campaign says Sanders's candidacy has “a level of grassroots support of unprecedented size and excitement.”