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Trump-Supported Autocrats Meet Popular Grassroots Resistance
Eight years after the Arab Spring, there has been a new set of popular uprisings in northern Africa.

Barr Made Trump Proud. The Rest of Us Got Screwed, Again.
According to the twisted metrics of the Trump administration, William Barr had a great day yesterday.

Two Venezuelans Oppose US Intervention But Differ on Steps Ahead
Venezuela's vice minister of foreign relations for North America and a Venezuelan sociologist debate.

Who Are Women Donors Putting Their Money Behind? Not Just the Democratic Women.
The five Democratic women in the 2020 presidential race raised more money from women donors than 11 Democratic men.

As Venezuela Coup Attempt Fails to Overthrow Maduro, GuaidĂł Calls for Protests
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is claiming to have defeated a coup attempt by opposition leader, Juan Guaidó.

Democrats Demand Probe Into William Barr Amid News of Robert Mueller Criticism
Special Counsel Mueller objected to how Attorney General Barr presented the findings of the Russia probe.

The National Rifle Association Is in Extremely Deep Trouble
The NRA calls itself a charity. Really, says New York’s attorney general, it’s a “terrorist organization.”

Rep. Ilhan Omar Is a Courageous, Bold Black Woman
Angela Davis and Barbara Ransby stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar in the midst of threats on her life.

Clashes Erupt After US-Backed GuaidĂł Calls for Military Uprising in Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro is vowing to end the coup attempt supported by the Trump administration.

The Era of “Centrist” Establishment Democrats Is Over
This is not a moment for threadbare timidity, but for bold moves in a better direction.