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Progressives Fight Democratic Establishment to Join Bernie Sanders in Senate
Progressives face an uphill battle.
What We Found in Trump’s Drained Swamp: Hundreds of Ex-Lobbyists and DC Insiders
For the first time, political appointee and federal financial disclosure information is publicly searchable.
Five Republican Incumbents Facing Challengers From the Far Right
Here are five GOP candidates facing primary challengers from the far, far right.
Donald Trump’s Relentless Scandal-Fixer: The Many Mysterious Doings of Michael Cohen
Why Trump is so worried about Stormy Daniels remains unclear.
Buried in the Budget Bill Are Belated Gifts for Some Health Care Providers
There's a big repeal hidden in Trump's budget.
“Trendy Fascism”: White Power Music and the Future of Democracy
Fascists have used music effectively to attract youth.
William Rivers Pitt | Cochran, Corker, Flake and Hatch: The Great Senate “See Ya!”
Four hard-right senators are retiring. Will anything change?
Republicans Are Attacking Obamacare One More Time
The Republicans are still dismantling Obamacare.
In Budget Battle, Pelosi Retreats on DACA and Gun Control
Pelosi offered up disappointing news about the process to Dreamers and gun reform advocates.
Texas Primaries See Surging Democratic Turnout and Record Number of Female Candidates
Mike Barajas, staff writer for The Texas Observer, discusses more.