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Fear the Ballot Initiative: Why the GOP Is Scared of Democracy
Red states are trying to undermine ballot initiatives.

Farm Bill Goes Down in Flames, but It Isn’t Dead Yet
GOP attempts to make the poor pay for the tax cuts won't stop.

GOP Tries to Grow Senate Majority With Inexperienced Male Candidates
Will this strategy work -- or will it blow up in their faces?

Democrats’ Anti-Corruption Proposals Applauded as Actual Plan to Drain the Swamp
Americans strongly support robust campaign finance reform.

Soraya Chemaly on Mass Shootings: Focus Should Be on Boys and Men Who Can’t Take “No” for an Answer
A familiar pattern has emerged.

Three Ways to Design a Democratic Job Guarantee
What would a truly democratic jobs program look like?

Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality in a Rare Victory for Democrats
Democrats have made net neutrality a midterm issue.

The Hubris of American Exceptionalism Devalues the Rest of the World
US exceptionalism is a hubris that reeks of bigotry.

Redistricting and the 2018 Elections: Can Democrats Stop the GOP’s Winning Streak?
No matter who wins, gerrymandering is a problem for democracy.

Violent Protests and Government Response Leave Over 30 Dead in Nicaragua
Nicaragua's social security system is facing a budget shortfall.