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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 Guaidó 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.

Robert Caro on Writing About Political Power and Its Impact on the Powerless
Caro's meticulous chronicling of both Robert Moses and LBJ reveals how political power works.

Amid Latest Synagogue Shooting, Trump Abets White Supremacist Violence
A right-wing terrorist attacks another house of worship, even as Donald Trump doubles down on “very fine people.”

Running on Green New Deal, Socialists Prevail in Spain’s Snap Elections
While the rise of the far-right, xenophobic Vox Party sparked alarm, it performed well below expectations.

Missouri “Dark Money” Group Invokes Trump in Campaign to Change Title IX Laws
The nonprofit was created by a lobbyist whose son was expelled from college following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Artificial Intelligence Can Oppress the Poor and People of Color
Artificial intelligence isn't just in the movies. Robots are making real decisions for us every day.

Google’s Sensorvault Can Tell Police Where You’ve Been
One deputy police chief said Google’s location data “shows the whole pattern of life.”

Trump’s Bank Appears Willing to Cooperate With Investigation Against Him
Deutsche Bank has reportedly started turning over Trump’s financial records to the New York attorney general.