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Mass Incarceration, the Presidential Race and the Politics of Respectability
Some organizers fear electoral and respectability politics could stifle the movement against mass incarceration.
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Donald Trump’s Outbursts Are an Outgrowth of Anti-Muslim Policies
With their foreign policy, the Bush and Obama administrations laid the grounds for the anti-Muslim rhetoric championed by Trump.
Is the Democratic Front-Runner Touting a GOP Foreign Policy?
The Sanders campaign sued the Democratic National Committee for blocking access to key voter data files.
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Republicans, US Inequality and the Military-Industrial Complex
Republicans' support for the military industrial complex contributes to income inequality in the United States.
What Next for Venezuela?
The opposition's victory could give the more moderate elements a leg up to move the country toward a more normal, less polarized political process.
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Will the Little Shell Tribe Finally Be Recognized?
The tribe's complex history has slowed federal approval of the tribe. A new rule could change that.
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The Distorting of History: What Donald Trump and ISIS Have in Common
Those who support ISIS display a disturbing lack of historical perspective. So do those who support Donald Trump.
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To the Donald Trump-Led GOP: We Will Fight You and We Will Win
We must combat racism in politics and in our communities, and build a multiracial movement against white supremacy.
Democracy Is Being Dismantled Before Our Eyes: Bob Herbert on Sheldon Adelson-Backed GOP Debate
Adelson and fellow billionaire Donald Trump held a private meeting before the event.
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How Dark Money Groups Can Get Away With Breaking the Law
Registered nonprofits are spending anonymous campaign cash on political ads, despite their tax-exempt status.