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DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Faces Criticism for Bias and Opening Up DNC to Lobbyists
Some Democrats are considering pressuring Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down.
Obama Promised Open Government, but Hasn’t Delivered Yet
From torture to campaign finance, the president can still order important transparency reforms — but there isn't much time.
The Brazilian Coup and Washington’s “Rollback” in Latin America
Washington's Cold War never ended in Latin America.
Bernie Sanders Closes In on Hillary Clinton Ahead of California Primary
What once looked like a knockout for the Clinton camp is now a statistical tie.
All the Presumptive Nominee’s Men
For a guy who yells about Washington and Wall Street money in politics, Donald Trump sure has a lot on insiders on his team.
In Dark Move, Congress Considers Rolling Back Transparency for Meetings
We cannot and should not take the new norms for government transparency embodied in these bills for granted.
Racism From Above in Appalachia
There's been buzz since Bernie Sanders won West Virginia's primary about the nature of the white working class.
Ten Things to Know About DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s Progressive Challenger
Naturally, Bernie Sanders just endorsed him.
William Rivers Pitt | Donald Trump Went Full Hillary Clinton Conspiracist … Because of Course He Did
This is what orbits the bowl beneath Donald Trump's comb-over like feces that won't flush.
“Significant Security Risks”: State Department Says Clinton Broke Rules Using Private Email Server
An internal government watchdog has concluded Hillary Clinton broke government rules by using a private email server.