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Make the US Great, Like It Was – When?
Donald Trump and his followers clearly don't see the ugly parts of our nation's past as problematic.
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.
Neoliberal Roots of the Far Right’s Ascendance in France
Progressive activists often use the slogan: “No justice, no peace”; this applies to the US as well as to Europe.
Koch Self-Interest in Criminal Justice Reform, Exposed
Over at least the past five years, the Kochs and Koch-backed groups have been pushing to increase the “intent” standard for criminal violations.
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.
Tribunal Finds Mexico and US Jointly Responsible for Human Rights Crisis Linked to Drug War
The jury has called for the suspension of US military and police aid to Mexico.
Why Early Intervention Funds Cannot Be Sacrificed
Before lawmakers recess for the holiday, it is critical to highlight the effects these proposed cuts will have.
War With No Horizon: The MSF Report and Its Implications for Syrians
The details of the MSF Report on the US attacks of the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz reveal a potential war crime.
The Omnibus and COP21: At the Mercy of the Republicans
Within days after the closing of the COP21 talks, Republican backlash is already on the rise.
Does Clinton Really Oppose the TPP? There Is a Test for That
Clinton is going to have to make it clear that she wants TPP to be stopped, or voters won't believe her.