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Democrats Should Be Talking About How Republicans Have Rigged the Maps
If we don't fix our rigged electoral system, their ideas won't matter.
Trump’s Promise to Foreign Leader Sparked Whistleblower Complaint
Trump reportedly spoke or met with at least five foreign leaders in the weeks preceding the complaint.
No Matter Who Wins Israel’s Election, Palestine Will Lose
Both candidates ran on platforms vowing to take harsh measures targeting Palestinians.
Trump’s Electoral College Win Could Easily Happen Again If System Doesn’t Change
A new study shows Republicans are likely to win 65 percent of close elections where they lose the popular vote.
Warren Unveils “Most Sweeping Set of Anti-Corruption Reforms Since Watergate”
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says her proposed reforms would put power "back where it belongs -- in the hands of the people."
Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Be Sued for Unconstitutional Profiteering
The court reinstated a lawsuit challenging Trump's violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution.
Progressives, 2020 Contenders Demand Kavanaugh Impeachment
New details have surfaced about sexual assault allegations against the judge.
Henry A. Giroux on How Populism Aids Fascism
In this interview, Henry A. Giroux argues against both right and left populism.
Jim Crow Steals Election in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District
Racist voter suppression easily accounts for the supposed GOP margin of victory.
The South Could Flip the Senate
Flipping these seats will not come easy for Democrats -- but it's possible.