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Ten Things to Know About the GOP’s “Iran Letter” Sponsor
From Guantanamo to Iran, food stamps to women's rights, here are ten reasons why Tom Cotton is a dangerous dude.
House Leaders Introduce Bill to Upgrade the United States’ Election System
Bill includes Brennan proposal to modernize voter registration.
The High Costs of Delaying Executive Action on Immigration
US District Court Judge Andrew Hanen issued a preliminary injunction on February 16 in the lawsuit filed by Texas and other states against two of the Department of Homeland …
Will the Photo ID Mess Be Repeated in 2016 or Resolved by Supreme Court?
Court's decision on whether to hear a challenge to the Wisconsin GOP's ‘unconstitutional’ voting restriction is a moment of truth for democracy.
Who’s Behind the Attacks on US Right to Know?
There have been a couple of recent attacks on US Right to Know.
Why Isn’t Sen. Kirk’s “Chicago Will Become Detroit” Threat National News?
Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk plainly threatened the people of Chicago.
Is It Time to Disband the Republican Party?
Maybe it's time to shut down the Republican Party.
Voting Rights Remain Under Attack 50 Years After the Bloody Sunday March in Selma
The Voting Rights Act is under peril because of the Supreme Court's decision in the Shelby case two years ago.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez Should Withdraw From Leadership If He Faces Charges
The top Democrat in the Senate on foreign policy should not be someone scheduled to face criminal charges for political corruption.
Obama’s Admission Not Enough: US Spin on Middle East Violence Must Change
President Obama's call to address the root causes of violence was a step in the right direction, but still miles away from taking the least responsibility for the mayhem …