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Politics & Elections
An Introduction to the Koch Digital Media Network
The Koch brothers' total spending may hit $400 million this midterm cycle.
Election 2018: What’s at Stake for Families
The interwoven nature of the challenges ahead carry great political dangers.
Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” Shows Democrats’ Complicity in Electing Trump
The film confronts liberals with some uncomfortable realities about the Democratic Party.
Why the FBI Used Its Kid Gloves on Brett Kavanaugh
The FBI's cursory investigation of Kavanaugh stands in stark contrast to their invasive probes of dissidents.
Trump’s Best Court Ever
The Supreme Court is now just a rubber stamp for the White House.
Schumer Rubber Stamps 15 More Right-Wing Judges for Trump
This is the second time in two months that Schumer has helped the GOP confirm Trump's federal court nominees.
Women of Color Are Running for Office in Record Numbers
The number of women of color running for Congress has increased by 75 percent since 2012.
Author Jason Stanley on Trump and the Rise of Fascism Across the Globe
Yale professor and author Jason Stanley warns about the dangers of normalizing fascist politics.
Trump, Kavanaugh and the Path to Neoliberal Fascism
The Kavanaugh hearings should serve to remind us that we live in increasingly dangerous times.
Protecting Voting Rights After Hurricane Florence
Voting rights advocates are taking steps to ensure displaced people have access to the ballot in the upcoming election.