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After Impeachment and Acquittal, Expect a Vicious Republican Counterattack
Republicans don't even pretend to care about laws or norms now.
Leading Among People of Color and Younger Voters, Sanders Right Behind Biden
A new survey shows the Vermont senator trailing the former vice president by just two points.
Impeachment Could Prevent Trump From Attempting Election Fraud in 2020
Anyone who thinks Trump plans to have a fair race against the Democratic nominee hasn't been paying attention.
How Corporate PAC Money Gets to Democratic Challengers Who Say They Reject It
Corporate PACs are indirectly funneling money to some Democrats through Leadership PACs.
Six Ways for Election Officials to Prepare for High Voter Turnout in 2020
From early voting to streamlined registration, there are clear steps that will help shorten lines on Election Day.
Judge Orders More Than 200,000 Wisconsin Voters Purged From Rolls
Voting rights advocates are calling for a massive registration effort to get purged voters to the polls in 2020.
Impeachment Inquiry Offers Chance to Derail Trump’s Political Heirs
The legacy of impeachment will tarnish Trump's legacy and could hurt the political futures of his close associates.
Intentionally or Not, Progressives Are Coaxing Us Back Into a Corporate Party
The Democratic debates are corporate marketing for a corporate party.
Ukrainian Foreign Influence Operation Bankrolled by Secret Donors
A controversial Ukrainian politician's U.S. foreign influence operations utilized shell companies and offshore entities.
For Real Democracy, We Need Political Participation at All Levels of Public Life
If we want a radically democratic and ecological society, we need to abandon all bureaucratic and exploitative means.