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Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein: The United States’ Multi-Organ Failure
Part of the way the US Empire's elections are rigged is the corporate media's censorship of third-party candidates.
As Clinton Backs Closer US-Israel Ties, Sanders Criticizes Settlements and 2014 Assault on Gaza
As Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders prepare for tonight's debate in Brooklyn, one issue expected to come up is the Israel-Palestine conflict.
What’s Fueling the Clinton Campaign?
The activist who confronted Clinton over her oil-soaked campaign funds exposed the rot of the US political system.
Why I’m Ready to Get Arrested With Restaurant Workers
Everyone who cares about the state of our democracy should join us.
Make Trump Great Again! Taking “The Donald” to Toddler Town
Frida Berrigan wonders how to explain Trump to her children, only to realize that her children should actually explain the world to Trump.
Democracy Spring: More Than 400 Arrested at US Capitol Protesting Corruption and Money in Politics
Similar acts of civil disobedience are scheduled throughout the week.
Democracy: The Continuing Fight Against Factions
Let's get behind movements like Democracy Spring and take back our democracy from the clutches of faction and oligarchy.
Reining in CEO Pay: Market Discipline at the Top
Market discipline can be a beautiful sight when it is applied to those at the top.
Meet the Lead Organizer Behind the Upcoming Mass Sit-Ins to Get Money Out of Politics
The protest begins April 11 and will go through April 18.
Lessons on Self-Serving Politics From Hillary Clinton and Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan shouldn't be praised for her advocacy for Alzheimer's disease research, and Hillary Clinton should know that.