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The GOP Tax Bill Is an Attack on Those With Disabilities
CounterSpin interviews Rebecca Cokley, a senior fellow of disability policy at the Center for American Progress.
Controversial West Virginia Coal Magnate Jumps Into US Senate Race
Don Blankenship has officially launched his US Senate campaign in West Virginia.
“Pathetic”: Democratic Leaders Called Out for Betraying Vow to Fight for Dreamers
“Congress shouldn't leave town for the holidays while our families fear being ripped apart.”
How a Culture of Fear Helped Propel Trump Into the White House
Media outlets and corporations profit from our fears.
Ten Politicians Who Deserve Coal in Their Stockings This Christmas
This year, many politicians were emboldened to be their baddest selves.
GOPspeak: Fighting the Anti-Trump Bias One Word at a Time
For the Trump team, reality has to be suppressed at all costs.
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Rashid Khalidi: US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Means It Cannot Be a Peace Broker
The UN voted in favor of a resolution calling for the US to drop its recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Journalist Alexei Wood and First J20 Defendants Found “Not Guilty” as 188 Still Face Trial
The first trial of people arrested at Inauguration Day protests ended Thursday.
Best of 2017: Ten Stories of Money and Politics
The OpenSecrets team put together their favorite stories from this very memorable year in politics.