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Massive Protests in Chile Force Repeal of Fare Hikes
Chileans are sick of low wages, long working hours, and high prices for transportation and other services.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Backs Bernie Sanders at Packed NYC Rally
Sanders also called Ocasio-Cortez a “fierce defender of the working class of our country.”
State Laws Pushed by GOP Hamper Affordable Housing Efforts in the South
Many Republican-controlled state governments have passed laws in recent years limiting what local officials can do.
British Parliament Forces Boris Johnson to Request Another Brexit Delay
A disorderly Brexit would hit Britain’s poor the hardest.
House Dems Seek Probe Into “Suspicious” Stock Trades Following Trump Statements
A Vanity Fair report has raised the possibility of a connection between major geopolitical events and insider trading.
Evo Morales and the Power of the Past in Bolivian Politics
Histories and symbols of Indigenous resistance have been wielded as tools for liberation and political power in Bolivia.
Biden Accuses Sanders and Warren of “Playing Trump’s Game” With Medicare for All
Biden said his two top rivals have been “trying to con the American people” by supporting single-payer health care.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry to Step Down Over His Role in the Ukraine Scandal
Perry faces a Friday deadline to comply with a House subpoena regarding information about Ukraine.
2020 Democrats Are Burning Cash Faster Than They Can Raise It
Some top-tier candidates remain strong in fundraising. Others struggle to garner enough support to stay in the game.
Ohio Purge Targeted 40,000 Active Voters — Including Head of Voting Rights Group
Ohio is one of several key battleground states that have attempted error-plagued voter purges.