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Virginia Anti-Corruption Movement Faces Down Corporate Backlash
It's a rigged system that has repeatedly put electricity consumers in Virginia at an economic disadvantage.
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Pakistan Election Marred by Suicide Bombing, Crackdown on Activists and Media
Journalist and writer Munizae Jahangir discusses more.
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Republicans Are Shaken After Helsinki, but Still Fear Trump’s Voters
Republicans believe a little Russian “meddling” may be necessary for them to maintain their majority.
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Eighteen Democrats Join GOP to Pass House Resolution Embracing ICE
Denouncing the resolution as a political stunt by the Republican majority, 133 House Democrats opted to vote “present.”
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The Path to the Supreme Court
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Deported by Trump, Migrants Press Mexican President-Elect for Support
Helping US returnees reintegrate is just as important as stimulating the economy, say migrant support groups.
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Trump and Putin: Which Conspiracy is it?
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A Win for Net Neutrality Activists: First House Republican Backs Effort to Reinstate Protections
Mike Coffman is the first House Republican to sign a petition to force a vote on reinstating net neutrality.
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IRS Drops Rule That Required Disclosure of Donors to Political Nonprofits
The IRS has just made it easier for politically powerful nonprofits to conceal who donates to them.
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Activists Fighting Kavanaugh Nomination Say Schumer Must Step Up
Brooklyn-based Indivisible activists will hold Chuck Schumer accountable if he doesn't step up and unite Democrats.