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International Actors Have Always Been the Biggest Threat to Democracy in Haiti
We're seeing the collapse of an unsustainable status quo upheld by U.S. and foreign intervention in Haiti.
Democrats Should Abandon the Third-Party “Spoiler” Argument
History and polling data show third-party candidates have rarely spoiled presidential elections for Democrats.
“Lord, Let Your Arm Strengthen Trump”: A Televangelist Is on White House Payroll
New White House employee Paula White is calling for people to pray away impeachment.
Bernie Sanders: Bloomberg’s 2020 Bid Shows “Billionaire Class Is Scared”
Rich Democrats are worried -- and rightly so, according to the Sanders campaign.
Jeff Sessions Praises Trump in Announcing Bid for Old Alabama Senate Seat
Sessions tries to reconcile with his former boss in his first campaign ad, saying: “He has my strong support.”
Trump’s Order to Defy Subpoenas Is Itself Grounds for Impeachment
We’re headed for a separation of powers showdown between Congress and the president.
Progressive Victories You May Have Missed on Election Night
Women of color with progressive agendas like rent control and noncooperation with ICE won in unlikely places.
Trump Chicago Hotel Profits Plummet Despite Infusion of Campaign Money
Trump's company blames the drop on Chicago “violence” — but his lawyers admit his unpopularity is hurting business.
Sanders Condemns Kentucky GOP for Threatening to Overturn Gubernatorial Election
The Kentucky Senate president's recent comments suggest that the state GOP could be preparing to steal an election.
Half of Kamala Harris’s “Bundlers” Are Funding Other 2020 Democrats
As her light appears to be dimming, some of her biggest supporters are hedging their bets.