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Republicans Are Using Shameless Tactics to Split Democrats Over BDS
The stifling of speech critical of Israel is the GOP's latest divide-and-conquer tactic aimed at Democrats.
Stacey Abrams: “We Have to Work Harder” Than Those Who Would Suppress the Vote
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will deliver the Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union.
Saudi Spokesperson Is a Sign of Revolving Door in Foreign Lobbying
A former registered foreign agent has been hired as the spokesperson for the Saudi embassy in Washington, DC.
Behind the Scenes
Cartooning is challenging in a post-satire USA.
After Years of Republican Rule, the House Takes on Voting Rights
The Republican establishment in Washington is desperately clinging to power.
Mr. Schultz Goes to Washington
The former Starbucks CEO thinks we all need a Venti cup of centrism.
Bolton Pushes Privatization of Venezuela’s Oil as US Ratchets Up Pressure
The US has imposed a de facto embargo on oil from Venezuela’s state-run oil company.
Trump’s Venezuela Envoy Is a War Criminal Who Has Abetted Genocide
Elliott Abrams is a right-wing hawk who was convicted in 1991 for lying to Congress during the Iran-Contra scandal.
Chomsky: Ocasio-Cortez and Other Newcomers Are Rousing the Multitudes
What else can one expect when 26 people now have as much wealth as half the world’s population?
McConnell Estate Tax Repeal Would Hand Billions to Walton and Koch Families
If passed, the bill would accomplish the longstanding GOP goal of completely eliminating the estate tax.