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Trump’s SOTU Speech Bristled With Fascist Politics
Authoritarian societies protect the powerful, not the poor or vulnerable, and Trump made that very clear.
Iowa Should Be a Warning — It’s Time to Switch to Paper Ballots
Countless precincts are still opting for far more expensive electronic ballot-marking devices that can be hacked.
Bernie Sanders’s Internal Data Show He May Have Won Iowa Caucus
40 percent of the precincts in Iowa show Sanders was in first place with nearly 30 percent of the final count vote.
DNC Chair Tom Perez Faces Calls for Resignation After Iowa Caucus Disaster
The DNC has been accused of attempting to allow Michael Bloomberg to buy his way into the 2020 election.
The Iowa Caucus Has Choked Itself to Death at Last
Thanks for nothing, Iowa.
Trump Gives Super PAC Donors the Inside Scoop on Policy Plans
This was not the first time big-dollar donors gained special access to the Trump administration.
Biden and Buttigieg Take Big Bucks From Union-Busting Lawyers
Several of the candidates seek union endorsements while also seeking direct contributions from wealthy individuals.
Here’s What Trump Won’t Talk About in the SOTU (Hint: It’s Everything Important)
As we approach the 2020 election, it’s time to give an honest accounting of Donald J. Trump’s time in office.
Noam Chomsky: Sanders Threatens the Establishment by Inspiring Popular Movements
While the establishment views Sanders as dangerous, Trump is waging war against life on Earth.
Democrats Slam Republican Stonewalling in Senate Impeachment Trial
The Republican-controlled Senate appears poised to acquit President Trump.