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The FBI Is the Enemy of the Left
The FBI's infiltration of the Left in the 1960s and ’70s should make us think twice about praising it.
Down the Imperial Memory Hole With Venezuela
The U.S. is determined to destroy all vestiges of the Bolivarian revolution, which put people before profits.
Foreign-Owned Corporations Funnel Millions Into US Elections
Under current rules, the Federal Election Commission has no tools to stop any sort of influence from foreign nationals.
Wisconsin GOP’s Lame-Duck Power Grab Ruled Unconstitutional
A Wisconsin judge ruled against laws passed by the Republican-controlled legislature in December.
Trump Administration Losing 94 Percent of Lawsuits Over Illegal Policy Changes
Federal agencies under Trump are losing suits at a record rate, largely because of massive incompetence.
The Zionist Smear Campaign Against Bernie Sanders Is Just Beginning
Sanders has an opportunity to marginalize Zionists and their white supremacist allies in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Who Will Be on Stage in the Democratic Debates?
The DNC rules for entry into the Democratic debates are like a presidential primary Hunger Games.
Jared and Ivanka’s Greed and Ambition Compromise US Foreign Policy
House Democrats are continuing their probe of how Kushner received security clearance despite concerns from the CIA.
Trump Threatens to Unleash Paramilitary Violence in the US
Trump recently hinted that he could use the police, military and biker gangs as armed proxies against his enemies.
Florida Lawmakers Attempt to Weaken Voter Rights Restoration
The bill undermines the recently restored voting rights of over 1 million residents with past felony convictions.