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Trump’s War on Big Law Firms Is Hampering Efforts to Fight His Administration
Some of the nation's largest firms are refusing to work for groups that seek to hold the government to account.
Trump’s Scandal-Plagued IRS Head Ousted After Less Than 2 Months on the Job
“Trump and his crew have already gutted taxpayer service ... and set us up for disaster,” said Senator Ron Wyden.
Trump Orders Use of Military Force Against Drug Cartels in Latin America
Mexico’s president swiftly condemned the order, saying the entry of US troops into Mexico is “absolutely ruled out.”
Texas Governor Asks Court Filled With His Appointees to Remove Democratic Leader
Abbott is pushing to vacate seats of legislators who fled Texas to halt passage of a GOP-engineered congressional map.
Public Assemblies Strengthen Community Resistance to Rising Authoritarianism
Assemblies are “a unique opportunity for people to build a democracy that has yet to be born,” says Denzel Caldwell.
The Late Patty Berne Was a Visionary Leader in the Disability Justice Movement
As disabled people face brutal cuts to Medicaid, we must draw on Berne’s insight to link with other fights for freedom.
The Christian Zionist View of Foreign Policy Is Holy War
Christian Zionists see Israel as the focus of US foreign policy -- a handy euphemism for US empire.
Chief Actuary Says GOP Budget Will Accelerate Depletion of Social Security Funds
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said parts of the bill are a “a backdoor way for privatizing Social Security.”
Dakota Access Pipeline Company Is Top Fossil Fuel Donor to Trump’s War Chest
Energy Transfer is battling a federal pipeline safety agency after being fined $2.5 million for a deadly accident.
House Committee Subpoenas DOJ’s Epstein Files
Rep. James Comer subpoenaed the DOJ and former and current federal officials, including former President Bill Clinton.