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We Must Fight to Preserve Social Security for Millennials
Millennials will rely on Social Security retirement benefits significantly more than previous generations.
Warren’s Pledge to Deny Donors Ambassador Jobs Marks Departure From Trump, Obama
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's decision would be a departure from a decades-old norm in Washington.
Four Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Census Citizenship Question Ruling
The court’s decision was a victory for a fair and inclusive count, but dangers still remain.
Massive Anti-Fascist Coalition Rebuffs Far-Right Proud Boys in Portland
Organizers declared victory as the fascists were not able to move freely through the city or recruit new members.
Trump’s July Fourth Tank Display Is a Glaring Sign of Fascism
It’s right there in front of our faces.
Calls Grow for Hong Kong Leader to Resign as Protesters Storm Legislature
Riot police in Hong Kong used tear gas to forcibly remove hundreds of protesters occupying a legislature building.
Kamala Harris Says She Was a Progressive Prosecutor. Her Record Says Otherwise.
Kamala Harris is facing increasing scrutiny over her record as a prosecutor in California.
Florida Makes Voting Restoration Contingent on Criminal Debt Payment
Any law restricting the re-enfranchisement of voters in Florida will only hinder the state.
After Supreme Court Refusal, It’s Up to the People to End Gerrymandering
The first step is to transfer redistricting power away from legislators to independent commissions.
Rex Tillerson to Congress: Jared Kushner Went Behind My Back on Foreign Policy
The former secretary of state tells Congress that Kushner's freelance diplomacy and Trump's ignorance were “challenges.”