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Republicans’ College Endowment Tax Will Impact Research Funding and Financial Aid
Endowment revenue provides critical research funding and financial aid.

Fascism’s Return and Trump’s War on Youth
The grotesque elements of fascism will be challenged.

Rebranding Hate: What Poland’s Independence Day Protests Tell Us About Europe’s Rightward Shift
This rebranding has gone a long way toward bolstering the popularity of far-right parties.

Nearly 20 State Attorneys General to Sue FCC for Putting Corporate Profits Over Consumers
States intend to override the FCC's attack on the open internet.

Trump’s Naming of Jerusalem Capital Brings Anger and Despair: An Interview With Richard Falk
The US is openly siding with Israel's unlawful occupation.

Dig in: This Must Be the Winter of Our Discontent
This, right here, is where we have to dig in.

Medics, Observers and a Journalist Face 50 Years in Prison in First Trial of J20 Inauguration Protests
Final arguments are underway today in a case that could shape free speech and the right to protest in the US.

The Growing Case for Impeaching Donald Trump, From Lawlessness and Corruption to Abuse of Power
On Thursday, another Democrat endorsed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

Republicans Agree on Tax Bill “of, by and for the Political Donor Class” With Tax Cuts for the Rich
Republicans in Congress have reached a deal on tax legislation that will overhaul the US tax code.

For the Cost of the Tax Bill, the US Could Eliminate Child Poverty Twice Over
These policies are obviously cruel.