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Second Sexual Assault Allegation Intensifies Opposition to Kavanaugh
Republicans are trying to move ahead with Kavanaugh's confirmation despite serious allegations against him.
Is the Lone Star State Moving Left?
The surprising success of Beto O’Rourke’s Democratic campaign for the Senate is not the cause of Texans moving leftward.
Does #MeToo Have the Power to Take Down a Supreme Court Nominee?
How might Christine Blasey Ford fare against Brett Kavanaugh in the age of #MeToo?
If Democrats Win in November, Will There Be a Reckoning With Trump?
The fruits of a Democratic victory could be substantial.
Mueller Makes ‘Em Sing
Paul Manafort is the latest Trump crony to change his mind about taking a bullet for the president.
Michael Moore: Democrats’ Fatal Mistake Was Not Taking Trump Seriously
Michael Moore discusses his predictions and how Democrats failed to take Trump more seriously.
New US Sexual Misconduct Rules Are Designed to Deter Survivors From Reporting
CounterSpin interviews Alyssa Peterson on campus assault rules.
Native Vote Could Determine Outcome of Senate Race in Montana
One of the country’s most-watched Senate races could be determined by Montana’s Native voters.
Learning the Power of Lies: Facts vs. Falsehoods in the Age of Trump
The crisis of truth has a long history.
Chuck Grassley Is “Unfazed and Determined” to Confirm Kavanaugh
The comments bolster the complaint by many critics who say this process has been a bad-faith effort by Republicans.