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Politics & Elections
A Taxing Day at the Polls
Between voter ID laws, voter purges and redistricting, one would almost think somebody doesn't want you to vote.
It’s Time to Honor Victims, Not Perpetrators, of US Brutality
Acknowledging the victims of slavery and colonization will be a first step toward granting equal rights.
How Guantánamo Set the Stage for the Kavanaugh Hearings
Kavanaugh's confirmation continued the undermining of justice that began with Guantánamo.
Khashoggi’s Disappearance Is Sending a Gruesome Message to Critics
Ali Al-Ahmed, a Saudi dissident and former political prisoner, discusses more.
Four Ways Georgia Is Suppressing Voters as Early Voting Begins
A range of efforts to restrict voting in the Peach State could cause big problems at the polls.
Trump’s Aggressive Plans to Stifle Democracy
Trump and his underlings are aggressively pushing measures to restrict public protest and citizen participation.
An Introduction to the Koch Digital Media Network
The Koch brothers' total spending may hit $400 million this midterm cycle.
Election 2018: What’s at Stake for Families
The interwoven nature of the challenges ahead carry great political dangers.
Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” Shows Democrats’ Complicity in Electing Trump
The film confronts liberals with some uncomfortable realities about the Democratic Party.
Why the FBI Used Its Kid Gloves on Brett Kavanaugh
The FBI's cursory investigation of Kavanaugh stands in stark contrast to their invasive probes of dissidents.