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“Robin Hood in Reverse”: Sanders Blasts GOP Budget Ahead of Key Senate Vote
The Republican budget blueprint, writes the Vermont senator, is little more than a “gift to billionaires.”
William Rivers Pitt | Why the 25th Amendment Won’t Save Us
We the people are the only remedy there is.
Germany’s Dangerous Lean: What the Far-Right Victory Means for the Rest of Europe
In an unprecedented turn, the far-right AfD party garnered nearly 13 percent of Germany's national vote.
Rep. Luis Gutiérrez: Trump Wants to Own Puerto Rico but Not Help Those Dying After the Hurricane
President Trump is threatening to withdraw federal relief workers from Puerto Rico.
“Partisan” Gerrymandering Is Still About Race
Race is a factor in a Wisconsin case before the Supreme Court and many others nationwide.
Who’s Really in Charge of the Voting Fraud Commission?
Newly released email data shows two Republican not-yet-members potentially influencing a controversial letter,
The Crisis Deepens After Catalonia’s Vote
The showdown over Catalan independence — and what you need to know about the roots of the crisis.
Our Parents Are the Original Dreamers: How to Fight for a Clean DREAM Act
DACA recipient Ricardo Aca discusses the importance of a clean DREAM Act.
Association Health Plans: A Favorite GOP Approach to Coverage Poised for Comeback
The Trump administration is considering changes to the rules surrounding these plans.
Voting Restrictions Could Affect Alabama’s Special US Senate Election
Alabama has taken a deep-red turn in recent years.