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It’s Time to Update United States Law on Torture
A change to US law to include an explicit definition of forbidden acts will put a stop to torture.
Brand New Congress Works to Launch Progressive Upstarts Into Office
Some veterans of the Sanders campaign have an ambitious plan to enact progressive policies.
A New Declaration of Independence
The US has entered the Orwellian era of permanent war — until we decide that it's over.
How Justice Scalia’s Absence Has Affected the Supreme Court’s Decisions
If Justice Antonin Scalia had survived to participate in the remainder of the 2015-2016 Supreme Court term, his vote would have done significant damage.
How Do Trump and Clinton Differ on Conservation?
Presidential campaigns offer a sneak peek into natural resource policies.
Trump’s “Greatest Mentor” Was Red-Baiting Aide to Joseph McCarthy
Donald Trump is facing a new wave of controversies.
Is Hillary Clinton Making History or Maintaining the Status Quo?
Hillary Clinton says she'll make history as the first woman president, but no other candidate so represents a continuation of the same old thing.
In New York, Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Overturn “Citizens United“
Seventeen states have called for a constitutional amendment to reduce the influence of money in politics. So who's next?
Congress and Activists Mobilize to Fight Voter Suppression
A national alliance is forming to resist voter suppression as progressives in Congress organize a Voting Rights Caucus.
White Nationalist Group Involved in Sacramento Violence Plans to Defend Trump Supporters at RNC
In Trump, white power types see a candidate who speaks directly to their bigotry.