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Mother of Heather Heyer: Everyone Needs to Stand Against Hate
It has been nearly a year since anti-racist activist Heather Heyer died in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump Digs Himself Into Deeper Trouble — and His Voters Are Finally Noticing
Maybe it’s true that no one thing can destroy Trump. But immigration, Russia and trade are hurting him badly.
Lawsuits Challenge Republican Power Grab in North Carolina
Republicans are using their gerrymandered supermajority to mislead voters with four constitutional amendments.
Did Trump Break the Law by Ordering Sessions to End the Mueller Probe?
If Trump does orchestrate the firing of the special counsel, what will be the legal and political fallout?
Republicans Say They’ll Target Obamacare if GOP Wins the Midterms
Republicans want to repeal Obamacare even as support for the legislation is at an all-time high.
Federal Judge Issues Game-Changing Ruling on Dark Money
Some say this could lead to "significantly more transparency" in elections.
Cynthia Nixon Denounces “Centrist, Corporate Democrats”
"This is not a time to settle for the way things are," the New York gubernatorial candidate said.
Untangling the Left’s Cynthia Nixon Debates
A real independent alternative could connect with tens of thousands of people eager to learn more about socialism.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to US House Democrats…Except to These Four
These Koch-backed Democrats include those who oppose environmental regulation and deny climate change.
Why Trump’s “Sloppy” Policies Get Stuck in Court
The surge in coordinated litigation by state attorneys general follows a broader trend in partisan politics.