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Russell Brand, Henry Giroux and Brad Evans on Fighting Fascism
The left must embrace education as a tool against fascism.
Trump Is Nervous. He Should Be.
For Donald Trump, the bad old days have only just begun.
Questioning US-Israel Ties Has Long Been Impermissible in Congress
House Democrats will vote on a resolution that is seen as a direct rebuke to Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Mueller Investigation Will Set a Precedent — Make It a Good One
Beyond Mueller, strong congressional action is necessary to disrupt the systems that created the Trump presidency.
In Condemning Ilhan Omar, Democrats Have Proved Her Right
The rush to reprimand Representative Omar highlights Democrats' close ties to pro-Israel groups and their money.
House Launches Wide-Ranging Investigation on Trump and Allies
We speak with Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee.
AOC Co-Sponsors Wall Street Tax That Could Generate $777 Billion
The bill's model has received the largest official revenue estimate of any such Wall Street tax bill to date.
Mitch McConnell Could Be Out in 2020. Good Riddance.
We may be bearing witness to McConnell’s last stand.
From Guam to the Philippines, the US Ignores Victims of Its Empire
Daniel Immerwahr, author of “How to Hide an Empire,” examines an overlooked history.
Attorney General William Barr Won’t Recuse Himself From Overseeing Mueller Probe
Barr's predecessor, Jeff Sessions, was publicly ridiculed by Trump after he recused himself from the Russia inquiry.