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Two Laws to Be Repealed, but Are the Replacements Strong?
The Trump administration will need a strong replacement for the Dodd-Frank Act and Obamacare.
Welcome to the Trumpocalypse/Trumptopia
Trump's inauguration reveals the undercurrents of fascism in the neoliberalism of the last three decades.
Gene Sharp’s “From Dictatorship to Democracy” Speaks to the Age of Trump
From Dictatorship to Democracy can be read as “From Demagoguery (back) to Democracy.”
Is Donald Trump Carrying Out the White Nationalism of an Alt-Right Presidency?
What lies ahead depends on how well opposition mobilizes against alt-right white nationalists and Trump's forces.
Trump Shows That Money in Politics Still Counts
The Donors Party is about to move into the administration.
Democrat Lobbyist’s Latest Special Interest: Jared Kushner
Top Democratic lobbyists are pursuing their survival strategies
Trump’s Health and Human Services Pick Has One of the Worst Campaign Disclosure Records in Congress
Among members of Congress who won their races this cycle, Rep. Tom Price is among the 25 worst on quality of disclosure.
Smooth-Talking Jeff Sessions Can’t Hide Disturbing Record
Sessions supports torture, laws disenfranchising voters of color and the “extreme vetting” of Muslim immigrants.
President Obama Belatedly Says No to Israel
For the first time in his eight-year presidency, Barack Obama said no to Israel.
Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports
The move was a blow for those seeking to ensure access to health care.