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House Democrats Subpoena Trump Tax Returns
Democrats are urged to begin sending administration officials to jail as the White House refuses to comply.
Democrats Against Impeachment Invite Autocracy and a Loss in 2020
The anti-impeachment centrists are the same out-of-touch folks who never saw Trump coming in the first place.
Trump Has Defied Nearly All Subpoenas. What Can the House Do?
There are four possible avenues to enforce the congressional contempt citation against William Barr.
ALEC Wants to Make Protest Illegal in Illinois
Dangerous anti-protest legislation is working its way through state assemblies all across the U.S.
The Impeachment Process Itself Can Thwart Trump’s Obstruction
Stop Trump’s obstruction with impeachment, and then impeach him for obstruction.
New Suffragists Fight to Gain Ballot for Incarcerated People
Despite myths to the contrary, denying the vote to people behind bars has no benefit for public safety.
House Panel Holds Barr in Contempt as Trump Claims Executive Privilege
Meanwhile, the House Intelligence Committee subpoenaed the Justice Department for the unredacted Mueller report.
A Lag in Fundraising Casts Doubt on DNC’s 2020 Influence
The DNC continues to lag the RNC in fundraising, causing problems for Democrats preparing for an expensive battle.
Donald Trump Is a Dangerous Human Version of 1980s Muzak
Trump embodies the particularly noxious brand of American capitalism that grew up in the '80s and rages on today.
New York Times Report on Trump’s Taxes May Prompt Fraud Investigation
Trump may have lost more money than nearly any other individual taxpayer and paid no federal income taxes for 10 years.