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At White House Iftar, Trump Continues Whitewashing State Violence
Breaking the fast with war criminals won't bring U.S. Muslims any closer to obtaining justice.
US Illegally Evicts Protectors From Venezuelan Embassy
Law enforcement agents prevented peaceful invitees from entering the embassy with supplies of food and water.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Enters Race for 2020 Democratic Nomination
"Donald Trump must be stopped," de Blasio says. "I've beaten him before, and I will do it again."
What Have Top Trump Donors Been Up to Since 2016?
Trump's priorities in office have often aligned with the interests of his most coveted donors.
Why Is Everyone Running for President? It’s a Billion-Dollar Industry.
Winning isn’t the point. A whole bunch of these candidates are looking for a piece of the action.
Despite Threats, Anti-Coup Activists Remain Inside Venezuelan Embassy in DC
Activists have occupied the embassy to prevent it from being taken over by Venezuela's U.S.-backed opposition.
Omar Says Criticisms of Her and Rashida Tlaib Are Designed to Silence Muslims
The congresswoman also called attention to the unspoken ramifications of the commander-in-chief's tweets.
US Metal Sanctions Target Iran’s Working Class, Contrary to Trump Claims
The Trump administration is targeting Iran’s working class with metal sanctions to foment an uprising.
18 Voting Officials Take Civil Rights Tour
A trip to Selma, Alabama, drew a number of officials from states with controversial voting requirements.
Redacting Democracy: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Hiding the grimmest aspects of our own history will leave us unable to understand the country in which we live.