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Centrist Think Tanks Ponder Populism’s Rise, but Hesitate to Change
Despite rising populism, two leading think tanks in DC remain attached to the economic and military establishment.
Nuclear Safety Board Slams Energy Department Plan to Weaken Oversight
A new Department of Energy order is a violation of the US Atomic Energy Act.
Democratic Women Candidates Benefit From Surge in Donations From Female Donors
An analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows female candidates tend to benefit most from female donors.
Firing Sessions Won’t Save Trump, or His Kids, From the Law
The Trump family’s legal woes go far beyond the Mueller investigation.
Anti-Immigrant Rampage in Germany Shows Expansion of Right-Wing Violence
A right-wing mob of 6,000 tore through Chemnitz, attacking immigrants and giving Hitler salutes.
In Historic Upset, Progressive Andrew Gillum Wins Florida Nomination
Gillum rode grassroots enthusiasm for his Medicare-for-All platform to victory in the gubernatorial primary.
Republicans Prepare for Worst-Case Scenario After Midterms
Republicans fear a wide range of investigations in a Democratic Congress. But impeachment? Probably not.
Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave, but Republicans Aren’t Allowing It
Texas advocates for paid sick leave haven’t given up hope.
Democrats: Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Would Kill Net Neutrality
Democrats are leveraging public opinion about internet freedom against Kavanaugh.
The Doctors Want In: Democratic Docs Talk Health Care on the Campaign Trail
Doctors can be effective messengers, especially in their communities.