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As Shutdown Looms Over Immigration, Trump’s Rejection of Refugees Could Have Global Domino Effect
As the humanitarian crisis grows, the US and many other nations are limiting immigration and closing their borders.
Bernie Sanders: Nobody Will Take Trump’s Attempts to Blame Democrats for Shutdown Seriously
Shutdown looms amid blame game fight in DC.
How Trump’s Deregulatory Push Is Harming Workers, Muzzling EPA Scientists and Unleashing Pollution
As President Trump’s own chief of staff, John Kelly, calls his boss “uninformed,” we will look at how Trump is transforming the nation by slashing taxes on the rich, …
David Cay Johnston: Trump Is Determined to Provoke War to Draw Focus From Racist and Erratic Behavior
An interview with reporter David Cay Johnston, who has been covering Trump for nearly 30 years.
Gerrymandering’s Collateral Damage at Center of Fight Over Virginia House Control
There's a serious problem related to gerrymandering: split precincts.
Avoiding Armageddon in Korea or Launching a War for the Ages
There remains the continuing danger of a war in the Koreas, whether premeditated or triggered accidentally.
These 18 Senate Democrats Just Voted to Hand Trump Mass Spying Powers
Civil liberties groups were quick to condemn every senator who cast a vote in favor of the legislation.
Focusing on Trump’s Mental Health Deflects Attention From His Politics
A look at the portrayal of Donald Trump's presidency in both mainstream and independent publications.
How to Get New Activists to Stay Engaged for the Long Haul
People need to feel part of a community that is making change in order to stay engaged.
The Electoral Justice Project Is Seeking Black Liberation and Political Transformation
It will be the biggest Black political renaissance.