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AOC Calls for Ban on Revolving Door for Lawmakers Who Become Lobbyists
A Public Citizen analysis shows that two-thirds of recently departed lawmakers are now K Street lobbyists.
The Left Should Direct the Impeachment Effort
We need a left-led impeachment campaign to mobilize the Democratic base to defeat Trump and the GOP.
Palestinian Officials Dismiss Jared Kushner’s So-Called “Peace Plan”
The Trump administration is pushing for “peace talks” that wouldn't address Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Big Tobacco Funds Mitch McConnell, and He’s Giving Back With New Bill
McConnell's bill creates a loophole for the tobacco lobby to undermine regulations at the state level.
Noam Chomsky: Trump’s “Economic Boom” Is a Sham
The sharp rise in suicides and overdoses under Trump exposes the truth about the U.S. economy, Noam Chomsky says.
Philosopher Herbert Marcuse on the Rise of Fascism in Europe
In this excerpt, Nick Thorkelson depicts the political upheaval of 1930s Europe and its effect on Herbert Marcuse.
Mitch McConnell Is a Master Troll
McConnell’s brazen hypocrisy is an effective re-election tactic.
Left and Far Right Parties Gain as Centrists Falter in EU Elections
Centrist parties lost dozens of seats while far right and Green candidates made significant strides.
After Attempted Voter Purge, Texas Secretary of State Resigns
The ill-fated tenure of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley officially came to end after months of controversy.
How Citizens’ Assemblies Could Be Used to Tackle Climate Change
Citizens’ assemblies can shift power back to the public.