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Mitch McConnell Could Be Out in 2020. Good Riddance.
We may be bearing witness to McConnell’s last stand.
From Guam to the Philippines, the US Ignores Victims of Its Empire
Daniel Immerwahr, author of “How to Hide an Empire,” examines an overlooked history.
Attorney General William Barr Won’t Recuse Himself From Overseeing Mueller Probe
Barr's predecessor, Jeff Sessions, was publicly ridiculed by Trump after he recused himself from the Russia inquiry.
Democrats Announce Bill to Restore Net Neutrality Amid Grassroots Pressure
Net neutrality campaigners and policy experts express hope that a new bill will fully restore open internet protections.
“Moderate” Democrats Are Really Conservatives — and They Are Dangerous
Refusing to take climate change seriously is a right-wing position.
Why Has Haiti Risen Up Once Again?
Haiti's recent uprising is only the latest example of the country's resistance to imperialism.
Judiciary Panel to Request Documents From Entities Tied to Trump in Probe
The U.S. House committee is targeting members of Trump's family, business empire and administration.
Lobbyists Behind Trump-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Under House Investigation
An organization called IP3 International developed a plan for U.S. companies to build nuclear plants in Saudi Arabia.
Sanders Says Paycheck-to-Paycheck Youth Prepped Him for Revolution
Bolstered by recollections from his youth, Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke of his desire to “transform this country.”
Trump May Want to Be President Forever. Take the Threat Seriously.
If he calls, they will come.