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It’s Time to Talk About the Next System
The Next System Project, launching Tuesday, targets politics, economics and systemic cultural US crises.
Elizabeth Warren Strikes Back as Citigroup Tries to Blackmail the Democratic Party
An unusual move by a thin-skinned too big to fail bank, Citigroup, to slap down the finance-skeptic faction of the Democratic party appears to be backfiring.
Wyden Shows Connection Between Rigged Trade and Rigged Government
Participating in US politics, as a citizen activist, puts you face-to-face with corruption and the ugliness of money-politics.
Why the House of Representatives Doesn’t Represent the US Public
It really is all about money in politics.
Disproportionate Representation: A Look at Women Leadership in Congress
Women, and certainly women of color, have essentially been denied adequate representation in Congress since the founding of the United States.
Showdown Nears on Fast Tracking the Biggest Free Trade Deal Yet
President Obama announced in this year's State of the Union address that he would ask Congress to grant him fast-track authority for trade agreements with Asia and Europe.
Why “Cert. Denied” Can Be the Sweetest Two Words
There's a dark money problem in American politics at both the state and federal level.
Arizona Loves the Constitution, Hates the Government
Arizona's GOP makes noise about loving the Constitution - it's just the federal government they can't seem to abide.
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.