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Going “Full Dictator”? Trump Claims He Has Right to End Mueller Investigation or Pardon Himself
Legal experts are warning that the US could soon face a constitutional crisis.
Meet Stacey Abrams, Democrat Who Could Become First African-American Woman Governor in US History
Stacey Abrams discusses more.
Will Congress Use the Farm Bill to Undermine Organics?
The Senate is about to drop its Farm Bill as early as June 6.
Donald Trump Wants to Rule the World: The Good News Is, He’s Terrible at It
This makes clear that Trump and his minions really do believe that the president is basically an absolute monarch.
How California’s Top-Two Primary System Could Benefit Republicans
A top-two system can result in a split vote that causes some unexpected consequences.
“Ludicrous”: Critics Slay Memo From Trump Lawyers Claiming President Above the Law
Government watchdogs and legal experts are condemning the legal team of President Donald Trump.
Noam Chomsky’s Political Analysis Comes to Life in Graphic Novel
A new graphic novel explores the linguist and political philosopher's ideas of creating spaces of resistance.
Bernie Sanders Seems Busier Pursuing Progressive Laws Than the Presidency
Sanders has set out to replace non-progressive Democrats in congressional caucuses in upcoming elections.
Missouri’s Dark Money Scandal, Explained
It's getting harder for voters to identify exactly who is trying to influence their vote.
Rick Perry Resorts to Subsidizing Coal With Measures Used in Wartime and Natural Disasters
Energy Secretary Rick Perry is propping up dying coal and nuclear plants under the purported banner of national security.