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Senate to Begin Confirmation Hearings for Wealthiest Cabinet in US History Despite Lack of Vetting
A barrage of Senate confirmation hearings is set to begin Tuesday.
The Obama Legacy’s Empty Spaces
Obama is not and never was in charge. No president is, in truth.
After Arrest, NAACP President Calls for More Civil Disobedience to Oppose Sessions as Attorney General
Resistance to many of President-elect Trump's Cabinet picks who face Senate confirmation hearings in the coming weeks entered a new phase Tuesday.
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One Last Disappointment
Without Warning or Public Input, House Republicans Vote to Dismantle Ethics Oversight Office
The measure will take away authority and independence from the investigative body and give more power to lawmakers over internal inquiries.
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The Sharing Economy
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The Many Possible Meanings of Trump’s Nuclear Tweets
What Trump says today may not apply tomorrow.
After Legislative Coup, North Carolina Can No Longer Be Considered a Democracy
A new report finds the state's democratic institutions are so flawed, the state should no longer be considered a functioning democracy.
The Istanbul I Know
It is no wonder why violence dominates news about Turkey in the Western press. It sells.
Neo-Nazis Exploit Oakland’s Tragedy to Target Activist Hubs and DIY Venues Nationwide
Neo-Nazi groups are using the Oakland warehouse fire to have leftist organizing spaces shut down for code violations.