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Barr the Bigot: How Racism Exposes the Authoritarian Strain
ABC and Disney deserve everything that is coming their way.

That Could Only Mean One Thing

Trump Reportedly Told Sessions to Reverse Recusal From Russia Probe
Sessions ultimately refused Trump's demand.

After Ireland’s Historic Abortion Vote, Calls Grow for Abortion Rights in Northern Ireland
Activists in Ireland discuss more.

These States Don’t Want the Electoral College to Determine the Next US President
This isn't just about elections.

Don and Rudy’s Wild Weekend: Trump’s Outlandish Tweets Are an Attempt to Shape Public Opinion
Even by Trump standards, that was quite a Twitter outburst.

Drugmakers Blamed for Blocking Generics Have Jacked Up Prices and Cost the US Billions
The FDA listed more than 50 drugs whose manufacturers have withheld or refused to sell samples.

Amid Grassroots Push, Medicare for All Winning Big in Democratic Primaries
In red and blue states alike, candidates backing Medicare for All have emerged victorious.

Federal Election Commission Rejects Proposal to Consider New Rules on Foreign Spending in US Elections
Foreign groups could use dark money to tip the scales in the 2018 midterms.

Who Are the 2018 Koch Candidates?
The disclosed spending is only part of a much larger electoral operation.