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New Film Lays Bare the Violent White Supremacy That Exploded in Charlottesville
This week marks one year since white supremacists and neo-Nazis descended on Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump Digs Himself Into Deeper Trouble — and His Voters Are Finally Noticing
Maybe it’s true that no one thing can destroy Trump. But immigration, Russia and trade are hurting him badly.
Cynthia Nixon Denounces “Centrist, Corporate Democrats”
“This is not a time to settle for the way things are,” the New York gubernatorial candidate said.
Untangling the Left’s Cynthia Nixon Debates
A real independent alternative could connect with tens of thousands of people eager to learn more about socialism.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to US House Democrats…Except to These Four
These Koch-backed Democrats include those who oppose environmental regulation and deny climate change.
Why Trump’s “Sloppy” Policies Get Stuck in Court
The surge in coordinated litigation by state attorneys general follows a broader trend in partisan politics.
Mueller Is Building a Case for Obstruction. Manafort May Be the Key.
Manafort’s trial is about far more than a guy who didn’t want to pay his taxes.
Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Whatever Word We Use, Trump’s Entanglement With Russians Is a Big Deal
Republicans are now trying to say that collusion -- whatever that word means -- is no big deal. They’re wrong.
Senate Sends $717 Billion Military Spending Bill to Trump’s Desk
The final Senate vote tally was 87-10 with 40 Democrats joining in.