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Seventeen Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2017
Big money still runs the show.
Why We Can’t Ignore Libya, Enslavement and the Damages of US Intervention
Ending slavery requires ending Western imperialism.
Trump Vowed to Fix US Infrastructure — but His Budget Stiffs Small Towns
Much-needed financial support for small communities is threatened by the Trump administration's budget and tax plans.
Will the Resistance Win in 2018?
When victories are elusive, it's time to learn to love the fight. We must never give up the resistance.
Trump Told His Wealthy Mar-a-Lago Pals “You All Just Got a Lot Richer” Thanks to GOP Tax Plan
Trump is bragging about giving his friends a big tax cut.
William Rivers Pitt | Peace: A Christmas Present to Yourself
Peace and endurance will find justice one day.
Dean Baker | Diverting Class Warfare Into Generational Warfare
Stale, recycled arguments are getting printed in the nation's leading publications.
The GOP Tax Bill Is an Attack on Those With Disabilities
CounterSpin interviews Rebecca Cokley, a senior fellow of disability policy at the Center for American Progress.
Controversial West Virginia Coal Magnate Jumps Into US Senate Race
Don Blankenship has officially launched his US Senate campaign in West Virginia.
“Pathetic”: Democratic Leaders Called Out for Betraying Vow to Fight for Dreamers
“Congress shouldn't leave town for the holidays while our families fear being ripped apart.”