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The Doctors Want In: Democratic Docs Talk Health Care on the Campaign Trail
Doctors can be effective messengers, especially in their communities.
Don’t Tread on Me
When the government is “tyrannical” for regulating Wall Street and worthless for not doing that.
Corporate Democrats Prepare Midterm Battle Against Socialist Candidates
The New Democrat Coalition is working to preserve neoliberalism and prevent a pivot toward social democracy.
Democratic National Committee Votes to Limit Superdelegate Power
Norman Solomon, national coordinator of RootsAction, discusses the win.
If Last Week’s Events Won’t Drive Trump’s Voters Away, What Will?
The more trouble Trump's in, the more Republicans seem to like him. How can 90 percent approve of his job performance?
What Liberals Have Gotten Wrong About Main Street USA
Democrats should take voters’ concerns seriously rather than blowing them off, says Thomas Frank.
Maine Clean Election Candidates to Receive Long-Awaited Funds
After months of gridlock and uncertainty, publicly financed candidates will receive promised funds.
New Film Reveals Life of Civil Rights Activist Jack O’Dell
“The Issue of Mr. O'Dell” offers a rare glimpse at the shaping of the civil rights movement amidst the Red Scare.
James Risen on Prosecuting the President and Why Press Needs to Fight Back
Many are advocating for Trump’s impeachment.
On the Right Track
Trump gets some encouragement from a trusted adviser.