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House Passes “Historic” Bill to Restore and Expand Voting Rights
Advocates argue that the bill includes important protections against racist voter suppression.
Trump-Appointed Judges Will Imperil Progressive Change “for as Long as We Live”
One in five federal judges is now a Trump appointee.
Trump Will Likely Survive Impeachment — But It Will Still Hurt Him
We'll be in uncharted waters, with an impeached president running for re-election. But history's not on his side.
Fastest-Growing DC Lobbying Firms Benefit From Trump Ties
At least 22 lobbying firms saw revenue more than double in the Trump era compared to the previous three years.
Great Uncertainties in UK Election Polls Suggest Fight Against Brexit Isn’t Over
A surge in young people registering to vote in the last week could heavily influence the election.
We Must Overcome Our Atomization to Beat Back Neoliberal Fascism
Movements in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador have gained momentum by resisting the isolation imposed by neoliberalism.
Impeachment of Trump Appears Inevitable in the House
It doesn’t look good for Trump in the court of public opinion either, polls show.
Today’s Republican Party Preserves US Legacy of Slavery and Imperialism
The Trump Republican Party has inherited, and continues to make use of, the legacies of this nation’s twin evils.
Trump Pressured Pentagon to Give $400 Million Wall Contract to Fox News Guest
The company, which has a long history of legal trouble, won the contract, though its bid “did not meet standards.”
Republicans’ Alternative “Report” Does Nothing to Refute Impeachment Report
The House Intelligence Committee’s report is a document of historic merit.