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Buried in the Budget Bill Are Belated Gifts for Some Health Care Providers
There's a big repeal hidden in Trump's budget.
“Trendy Fascism”: White Power Music and the Future of Democracy
Fascists have used music effectively to attract youth.
William Rivers Pitt | Cochran, Corker, Flake and Hatch: The Great Senate “See Ya!”
Four hard-right senators are retiring. Will anything change?
Republicans Are Attacking Obamacare One More Time
The Republicans are still dismantling Obamacare.
In Budget Battle, Pelosi Retreats on DACA and Gun Control
Pelosi offered up disappointing news about the process to Dreamers and gun reform advocates.
Texas Primaries See Surging Democratic Turnout and Record Number of Female Candidates
Mike Barajas, staff writer for The Texas Observer, discusses more.
Who Will Leave the White House Next?
The revolving door on the White House continues to turn.
Massive Tax Cuts for Wealthy Friends and Corporate Raiders Complete, Cohn Calls It Quits
Since the passage of the tax cuts in December, Cohn likely had little incentive to stay in the White House.
How the Anti-Democracy Movement Used Media to Command the Narrative
An excerpt from “Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning and Connection for the America We Want.”
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Visa Hypocrisy
Trump violated visa laws to help staff Mar-a-Lago.