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How to Understand Donald Trump’s Sexist New Low
Calling Clinton an “enabler” of her husband's misbehavior, Trump brings more hate from the right-wing fever swamp into the mainstream.
Ralph Nader and Abby Martin on Rigged Corporate Elections, Clinton Criminals
Abby Martin interviews US political figure Ralph Nader about the 2016 presidential race.
Michael Moore Is Right: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder Has to Go
The blame lies squarely on Snyder's shoulders.
Ryan, Cruz, Trump and Tarp Man: The New Conservative Truth
I nominate Tarp Man as the new avatar of the modern conservative movement: an angry white guy armed to the teeth with a bag over his head.
Bernie Sanders’ Plan to Tame Wall Street Riles Team Clinton
Rather than relying on regulators to do a better job of policing the massive financial services sector, Sanders downsizes and leashes the largest players on Wall Street.
Colorado Celebrates Pot Legalization Anniversary: Massive Drop in Arrests and Millions in Revenue
Chicken Little was wrong.
Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead Over Loud Music Praises Obama’s Action on Guns
When President Obama spoke about gun control on Tuesday, he was surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.
Wisconsin Board Reboots, Holds Hearing on Changes to Open Records Law
An obscure administrative board charged with facilitating the retention of records quietly made significant changes to Wisconsin's open records law without required public notice.
We Refuse the War That Is Being Waged in Our Name and Demand the Lifting of the State of Emergency in France
The 2015 law significantly broadens the powers granted to the executive branch.
Trump Gives Terrorism a Boost
If Donald Trump fails in his quest to become the 45th President of the United States, he'll always have a career in terrorist propaganda.