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Trump Year One: Betrayal, Division and the Rise of Illiberal Democracy
Enriching billionaires is Trump's sole strategic vision.
The 2017 Elections Mark the Dawn of Change
Tuesday's wins point a path towards even greater gains in midterm elections next year.
Robert Mueller Is Moving Toward Donald Trump
Trump and his son should both be very worried.
Firing Robert Mueller Could Be a Lot Harder Than You Might Think
If Donald Trump tried to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, it could be a lot harder than people think.
In China, Trump Talks Trade and North Korea, Ignoring Climate Change and Crackdown on Human Rights
Trump used the talks to call on China to sever ties with North Korea.
Paul Manafort’s Role in the Republicans’ Notorious “Southern Strategy“
Regardless of what happens to Manafort next, the political monsters he helped create live on.
Democrats Defy Expectations With Huge Gains in Virginia and New Jersey
The Democrats of Virginia scored a massive upset in the House of Delegates.
William Rivers Pitt | The Year Since Trump’s Election, as Explained by Bad Pizza
Papa John's provides an allegory for the Trump era.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Owns Stake in Russian Companies While He Oversees Potential Sanctions
John Swaine of the Guardian discusses more.
As Voters Reject Republicans, Progressives Point to Democratic Party’s Own Crisis
Normon Solomon discusses last night's elections.