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As Advertisers Flee, Critics Not Buying Laura Ingraham’s Apology to Parkland Shooting Survivor
"Money is all these people understand."

David Shulkin’s Firing at the VA Is Latest Step in Trump-Koch Push to Privatize Veterans’ Health Care
Trump will replace Shulkin with White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson.

As North Korea Talks With China, South Korea and Japan, Could Bolton Derail Denuclearization Progress?
The leaders of North and South Korea announced that they will hold a historic meeting on April 27.

Tennessee Wants to Use Funding Meant for Poor Families to Kick People Off Medicaid
The Tennessee legislature is finalizing legislation that would add work requirements to the state's Medicaid program.

Big Week for the Russia Probe: Promises of Pardons and a Suspected Russian Spy
Until Wednesday it was a weirdly slow news week in this high-energy Trump era.

Bernie Sanders Warns Against VA Privatization After Trump Tweets Shulkin’s Ouster
"Every major veterans' organization in this country vigorously opposes the privatization of the VA."

If Trump Is Allowed to Rig the Census, Then All of US Democracy Is Rigged
At least 12 states are moving to sue the Trump administration over the proposal.

Beyond Parkland: A Risen Generation Is Challenging the Nation
Student activists take control of the narrative.

March on Harrisburg Barnstorms Across Pennsylvania to Protest Corruption
A grassroots movement is paving the way for a more transformative change in Pennsylvania.

After Pennsylvania Redistricting, Democratic Party Leaders Try to Pick Their Own Primary Winner
Democratic leaders aren't soliciting community feedback.