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Cuomo Defeats Nixon, but Progressives Crush Democrats in New York
Progressive New Yorkers turned out in record numbers on Thursday.
Voters Have to Remain Vigilant to Make Sure They Are on the Rolls
Voting rights legal expert John Powers discusses voter suppression.
Confirmation Hearing Highlights
Is Kavanaugh's evasiveness his only qualification for a lifetime appointment?
Outrage After Trump Claims That “3,000 People Did Not Die” in Puerto Rico
The study Trump is attempting to discredit as a Democratic plot was commissioned by the Puerto Rican government.
Teens Testify to Show Senators the Human Cost of Kavanaugh’s Confirmation
Aalayah Eastmond shares her experience as a survivor of the Parkland shooting.
How Can Nazis Be on the March in Germany?
Kathleen Brown explains the background to the frightening march and violence of the far right in Chemnitz.
GOP Tax Plan Features Retirement Accounts That Favor the Wealthiest
The most troubling feature of the new tax plan is a proposal to introduce “Universal Savings Accounts.”
Like an Umpire
Kavanaugh says he's just going to call the balls and strikes. Sounds good, right?
Ahead of Hurricane Florence, Trump Moved $10 Million From FEMA to ICE
The money was transferred just ahead of hurricane season to fund family separation and deportation efforts.
Nonprofit Run by Trump Strategists Promotes Right-Wing Ideals With Secret Money
The activity of the group raises serious corruption and ethics concerns.