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Ryan, Cruz, Trump and Tarp Man: The New Conservative Truth
I nominate Tarp Man as the new avatar of the modern conservative movement: an angry white guy armed to the teeth with a bag over his head.
Bernie Sanders’ Plan to Tame Wall Street Riles Team Clinton
Rather than relying on regulators to do a better job of policing the massive financial services sector, Sanders downsizes and leashes the largest players on Wall Street.
Colorado Celebrates Pot Legalization Anniversary: Massive Drop in Arrests and Millions in Revenue
Chicken Little was wrong.
Mother of Teen Who Was Shot Dead Over Loud Music Praises Obama’s Action on Guns
When President Obama spoke about gun control on Tuesday, he was surrounded by family members of people killed in shootings.
Wisconsin Board Reboots, Holds Hearing on Changes to Open Records Law
An obscure administrative board charged with facilitating the retention of records quietly made significant changes to Wisconsin's open records law without required public notice.
We Refuse the War That Is Being Waged in Our Name and Demand the Lifting of the State of Emergency in France
The 2015 law significantly broadens the powers granted to the executive branch.
Trump Gives Terrorism a Boost
If Donald Trump fails in his quest to become the 45th President of the United States, he'll always have a career in terrorist propaganda.
Building a Foreign Policy of Creative Nonviolence
Unlike war and violence, strategic nonviolence brings lasting, peaceful results.
Enstrictly Speaking, 2016 Could Be a Trailrazer
Trumpalist isn't a word, at least not yet.
Fifteen Things We Learned About Money in Politics in 2015
A Crossroads GPS document from the FEC finally saw the light of day after a court order, among other revelations.