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Federal Judge Issues Game-Changing Ruling on Dark Money
Some say this could lead to “significantly more transparency” in elections.
Cynthia Nixon Denounces “Centrist, Corporate Democrats”
“This is not a time to settle for the way things are,” the New York gubernatorial candidate said.
Untangling the Left’s Cynthia Nixon Debates
A real independent alternative could connect with tens of thousands of people eager to learn more about socialism.
KochPAC Rarely Gives Money to US House Democrats…Except to These Four
These Koch-backed Democrats include those who oppose environmental regulation and deny climate change.
Why Trump’s “Sloppy” Policies Get Stuck in Court
The surge in coordinated litigation by state attorneys general follows a broader trend in partisan politics.
Mueller Is Building a Case for Obstruction. Manafort May Be the Key.
Manafort’s trial is about far more than a guy who didn’t want to pay his taxes.
Did the National Archives Throw a Wrench Into Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation?
The GOP-controlled Senate is hoping to push through Kavanaugh’s confirmation before November’s midterm elections.
Whatever Word We Use, Trump’s Entanglement With Russians Is a Big Deal
Republicans are now trying to say that collusion -- whatever that word means -- is no big deal. They’re wrong.
Citizenship Through the Eyes of Those Who Have Lost the Right to Vote
Millions of US citizens cannot vote because they have been convicted of a felony.
Women of Color Are Finding Support When They Run for Office
How winning campaigns are working to overcome the sexism and racism that nonwhite candidates face.