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Trump’s Bait and Switch: How to Swamp Washington and Double-Cross Your Supporters Big Time
Trump's administration is already one of the great political bait-and-switch productions in our history.
Meet the Republican Elector Who Is Refusing to Vote for Trump
A Republican member of the Electoral College has come out saying he will not vote for Trump.
Housing Advocate: It’s Scary That Trump HUD Secretary Pick Ben Carson Thinks Poverty Is a Choice
Jumaane Williams, New York city councilmember for District 45 and chair of the city's Housing and Buildings Committee, speaks about HUD pick Ben Carson.
Public Education Is No Longer a Priority in Oregon
Public education is no longer a top priority in the state of Oregon.
Money Trumps Expectations: Investment Politics in 2016
Opening the books on election funding reveals the role of organized money and media airtime is stronger than ever.
Water Protectors Celebrate DAPL Easement, but Recognize Fight Is Not Over
Many members of the camp at Standing Rock are not yet sure what their role will be in the coming weeks and months.
Businesses Are Beginning to Realize That Smart Money Is in Renewable Energy
Much of the private energy sector has turned a corner, looking to profit from clean technology.
Koch Cash Was Instrumental in Key Senate Races and May Have Buoyed Trump
Koch's backed 19 Senate candidates, and only two lost. Their efforts helped Trump in those states.
Overpaid Oil CEOs for Top Diplomat?
Donald Trump is reportedly vetting ExxonMobil's current and former CEO for the job of secretary of state.
Don’t Forget the World’s Poor
Trump's policies around foreign aid could have catastrophic consequences for the world's poorest.