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A Socialist Crashes the Presidential Debate
In this expanded debate, fictional socialist Sydney Solidarity squares off against the twin candidates of the ruling rich.
Solitary = Torture
Solitary is torture.
Amid Trump’s Tailspin, Lawmakers Briefed on Nominee Withdrawal Scenario
What would happen if the real estate mogul is removed from the ticket?
Delusions of Worthy Wars
Our wars have changed the way millions of people live and killed millions who had nothing to do with the crimes of September 11.
Jodi Jacobson on Why It Took So Long to Derail the Trump Train
Fifteen GOP senators are now openly opposing Trump's candidacy.
The US Needs Repentance and Atonement
One does not have to believe in God to understand that changes to the heart require a fundamentally new way of approaching reality.
The Latest Vile Trump Revelations
Top Republicans flee, but GOP voters want Trump to stay in the race.
William Rivers Pitt | Debate #2: Breaking the Bottom of the Barrel
Last night, we all lost.
Expanding the Presidential Debate: Jill Stein “Debates” Clinton and Trump
Jill Stein responds to the same questions posed to Trump and Clinton.
As Battle for Senate Tightens, Progressives Home In on Down-Ballot Races
Sanders supporters are focusing on key down-ballot races to mobilize voters for progressives.