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Politics & Elections
Increasing Numbers of US Parents Are Choosing to “Unschool” Their Kids
Failing public schools, religious ideology driving trend.
States and Cities Took on Secret Election Spending in 2017
2018 promises to be a tougher year for deceptive political advertising in the states.
Bannon’s “Money Laundering” Comment Signals to Trump That His Presidency Is in Danger
Was Trump enraged because Bannon criticized his family? Or because he now understands his presidency is in danger?
Seventy-Six Countries Are Now Involved in Washington’s War on Terror
Welcome to 2018, another year of unending war.
Very Solid 2018 Predictions
Trump’s Vow to Support Iran Opposition Carries “No Credibility” as Demonstrations Enter Sixth Day
Reza Sayah and Trita Parsi discuss contributing factors.
How to Build a Single-Payer Health System: Lessons From Taiwan’s Turnaround
Single-payer is possible in the United States.
Tweeting About Size of His “Nuclear Button,” Trump Disrupts Peace Effort With Childish Threat
Trump threw the potential of serious negotiations into chaos.
How to Defend Voting Rights in 2018
It's critical to defend the right to vote.
“Anti-Trump Rhetoric Not Enough”: Bold, Progressive Agenda Demanded for 2018
2018 will require a rallying cry more galvanizing and more expansive.