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The Impeachment Process Itself Can Thwart Trump’s Obstruction
Stop Trump’s obstruction with impeachment, and then impeach him for obstruction.
House Panel Holds Barr in Contempt as Trump Claims Executive Privilege
Meanwhile, the House Intelligence Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for the unredacted Mueller report.
A Lag in Fundraising Casts Doubt on DNC’s 2020 Influence
The DNC continues to lag the RNC in fundraising, causing problems for Democrats preparing for an expensive battle.
Donald Trump Is a Dangerous Human Version of 1980s Muzak
Trump embodies the particularly noxious brand of American capitalism that grew up in the '80s and rages on today.
New York Times Report on Trump’s Taxes May Prompt Fraud Investigation
Trump may have lost more money than nearly any other individual taxpayer and paid no federal income taxes for 10 years.
Mitch McConnell’s Plot to Seize Full Power for the GOP Is Working
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the gravedigger of democracy.
Trump Admits to Dodging Taxes for “Sport”
The New York Times revealed Trump's business failures. He cried “fake news” but couldn’t refute the story.
Interning for a Centrist Democrat Pushed Me to Democratic Socialism
I saw how establishment Democratic ideology is painfully corrupt and at odds with progressive voter aspirations.
Over 600 Federal Prosecutors Say Trump Should Be Charged With Obstruction
The letter is a searing rebuke to Attorney General William Barr.
Bernie Sanders Takes on Monsanto, Big Ag Monopolies in Rural Revitalization Plan
Sanders unveiled an ambitious plan to take on agriculture behemoths.