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Jim Crow Steals Election in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District
Racist voter suppression easily accounts for the supposed GOP margin of victory.
The South Could Flip the Senate
Flipping these seats will not come easy for Democrats -- but it's possible.
Israel Was Caught Spying on Capitol Hill Cellphones and Trump Was Fine With It
When the FBI's warning to the administration resulted in no action, it had no other option but to turn to the press.
Biden’s “Best Night” Was Pretty Damn Bad
Biden’s previous performances set the bar lower than whale feces at the bottom of the sea. Thursday wasn't much better.
Republican Lawmakers Across the Country Rebel Against Democracy
If conservatives can't win at the ballot box, they won’t abandon conservatism -- they will abandon democracy.
Wall Street Billionaires Set to Mingle With Mike Pence at Financial Conference
The conference gathers profiteers tied to some of the gravest problems humanity faces today.
Another Crowded Democratic Debate, Another Chance to Gloss Over the Issues
Key issues will get short shrift in this debate -- but the dynamics between candidates will be worth watching.
Some Democrats’ Rejection of Fossil Fuel Money Marks Shift From Previous Races
As Republicans continue to rake in oil and gas dollars, many Democrats have shunned contributions.
In Push for Brexit, UK’s Conservative Party Shifts to the Far Right
With moderates either defecting or expelled, Conservatives are looking increasingly like ultra-nationalist Brexiteers.
Henry A. Giroux: The Terror of the Unforeseen
Public intellectual Henry A. Giroux discusses his latest book, "The Terror of the Unforeseen."