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GOP’s Senate Majority Could Be in Peril, Thanks to Trump
As Trump's behavior gets more erratic, the GOP is showing signs of distancing itself from the president.
After 1 Million Flood Streets, Chile’s Government Announces Serious Changes
President Piñera announced a major cabinet shuffle after the “largest mobilization since the end of dictatorship.”
It’s a Mistake to Laugh Off Republicans’ Dangerous Attacks on Impeachment
Republican attacks on the impeachment process have a clear goal in mind: Senate acquittal, followed by re-election.
Educators Give More to Bernie Sanders Than Other 2020 Democrats
While Sanders gets the most cash from teachers, Warren is the most popular among professors.
With Biden Floundering, Democratic Establishment Considers Clinton and Kerry
The Democratic establishment’s faith in Joe Biden is being sorely tested.
Argentina and Uruguay Voters Face Surge of Religious and Conservative Candidates
Unprecedented numbers of candidates opposing sexual and reproductive rights are running for election this Sunday.
Together, Trump Campaign and RNC Raised a Record-Breaking $334 Million
The Democratic National Committee, saddled with millions in debt, lags far behind in its lackluster fundraising efforts.
The Trump Administration Says It Has Violated Its Own Ethics Pledge
Multiple Trump ethics pledge violations were hidden in a little-noticed government report.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Under Fire for Link to Giuliani’s Indicted Associates
DeSantis first lied, then tried to downplay his relationship to the two men who gave $50,000 to his campaign.
The Frenzy About Russia Has Undermined Progressive Agendas
Tremendous amounts of time, energy and resources have been squandered on Russiagate at the expense of critical issues.