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Time for the Electoral College to Die
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact would disband the Electoral College without amending the Constitution.
Spotlight on Trump’s Ties to Boeing Amid Probes of 737 MAX 8 Jets
The Trump administration’s close ties to Boeing are facing new scrutiny in the wake of deadly plane crashes.
Beto O’Rourke Raises $6.1 Million in First 24 Hours of His Campaign
It's the largest initial fundraising haul for any Democratic contender who has disclosed figures to date.
Elizabeth Warren Says, “Get Rid of the Electoral College”
The Massachusetts senator's call for bold voting rights reform is part of her broader policy agenda.
Republicans Who Voted Against Trump Are Not “Heroes”
Who will stop Trump? Not the Republicans.
Fascist Jair Bolsonaro Arrives to Meet With Trump
Brazil and the U.S. will reportedly discuss military and economic ties, as well as regime change in Venezuela.
New Zealand Plans to Overhaul Gun Laws Following Christchurch Massacre
Rebecca Peters, who led the campaign for Australia's massive gun buy-back, discusses the path to gun reform.
Will Decentralization of Neo-Nazism Spur More Right-Wing Terrorism?
The welcome collapse of organized white supremacy also raises the specter of harder-to-track terrorist cells.
Trump’s Budget Follows Lobbying From Fossil Fuel, Charter and Other Interests
Weapons and military tech manufacturers have spent $255 million on lobbying since 2017.
Establishment Democrats Are Undermining Medicare for All
The number of co-sponsors is decreasing even though Medicare for All has never been more popular.