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Mueller Investigation Will Set a Precedent — Make It a Good One
Beyond Mueller, strong congressional action is necessary to disrupt the systems that created the Trump presidency.
In Condemning Ilhan Omar, Democrats Have Proved Her Right
The rush to reprimand Representative Omar highlights Democrats' close ties to pro-Israel groups and their money.
House Launches Wide-Ranging Investigation on Trump and Allies
We speak with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee.
AOC Co-Sponsors Wall Street Tax That Could Generate $777 Billion
The bill's model has received the largest official revenue estimate of any such Wall Street tax bill to date.
From Guam to the Philippines, the US Ignores Victims of Its Empire
Daniel Immerwahr, author of “How to Hide an Empire,” examines an overlooked history.
Attorney General William Barr Won’t Recuse Himself From Overseeing Mueller Probe
Barr's predecessor, Jeff Sessions, was publicly ridiculed by Trump after he recused himself from the Russia inquiry.
Democrats Announce Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Amid Grassroots Pressure
Net neutrality campaigners and policy experts express hope that a new bill will fully restore open internet protections.
“Moderate” Democrats Are Really Conservatives — and They Are Dangerous
Refusing to take climate change seriously is a right-wing position.
Why Has Haiti Risen Up Once Again?
Haiti's recent uprising is only the latest example of the country's resistance to imperialism.
Judiciary Panel to Request Documents From Entities Tied to Trump in Probe
The U.S. House committee is targeting members of Trump's family, business empire and administration.