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If Pete Buttigieg Is the “Opposition” to Trump, We Are Screwed
Buttigieg has consistently served the interests of Silicon Valley, the police and the war industry.
Mueller’s Dispute With Barr Is a Turning Point on the Road to Impeachment
William Barr and Robert Mueller throw shade at each other as impeachment looms.
AOC Calls for Ban on Revolving Door for Lawmakers Who Become Lobbyists
A Public Citizen analysis shows that two-thirds of recently departed lawmakers are now K Street lobbyists.
Palestinian Officials Dismiss Jared Kushner’s So-Called “Peace Plan”
The Trump administration is pushing for “peace talks” that wouldn't address Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Big Tobacco Funds Mitch McConnell, and He’s Giving Back With New Bill
McConnell's bill creates a loophole for the tobacco lobby to undermine regulations at the state level.
Noam Chomsky: Trump’s “Economic Boom” Is a Sham
The sharp rise in suicides and overdoses under Trump exposes the truth about the U.S. economy, Noam Chomsky says.
Philosopher Herbert Marcuse on the Rise of Fascism in Europe
In this excerpt, Nick Thorkelson depicts the political upheaval of 1930s Europe and its effect on Herbert Marcuse.
Mitch McConnell Is a Master Troll
McConnell’s brazen hypocrisy is an effective re-election tactic.
After Attempted Voter Purge, Texas Secretary of State Resigns
The ill-fated tenure of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley officially came to end after months of controversy.
How Citizens’ Assemblies Could Be Used to Tackle Climate Change
Citizens’ assemblies can shift power back to the public.