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Scott Pruitt Is an Ethics Nightmare, But So Is Ryan Zinke
Trump's Secretary of the Interior is no stranger to corruption and sleaze.
The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress
Some politicians are finding ways to lift up the voices of struggling Americans without stealing the limelight.
Your ‘Law and Order’ Candidate
...And your unlawful, disorderly president.
Why Is the US Silent About Mexico’s New Internal Security Law?
The law allows the military to intervene on behalf of extractive industries and development projects.
How the Case for Voter Fraud Was Tested — and Utterly Failed
Things didn’t go well for Kobach in the Kansas City courtroom.
US Supreme Court Decision a “Roadmap” for a Ruling on Partisan Gerrymandering Case
Wisconsin activists won't simply be waiting for the court to act.
When the GOP Went Off the Rails
An excerpt of Kurt Andersen's "Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire."
Charlottesville Continues to Be a Battlefield Between Far-Right Forces and Protesters
Those who acted in self-defense against white supremacist terrorism are still being prosecuted.
Noam Chomsky on Fascism, Showmanship and Democrats’ Hypocrisy in the Trump Era
Amid the hypocritical posturing of both parties, Trump's severe assault on the common good continues.
The War on Children Under Neoliberal Fascism
The cruel separation of children evokes memories of similar horrific practices in US history.