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In Defense of the Women’s Marches
Why did the left take a hands-off approach to the women's marches?
Retribution and Revenge in the Wisconsin John Doe
For the defenders of secret money in politics, only pet politicians and prosecutors will do.
Racism, Not Profanity, Is the Problem With Trump’s Immigration Policies
Talking about hard-working Africans misses the point.
Why We Need to Stop Calling Trump “Crazy” When We Really Mean “Dangerous”
Rebecca Cokley discusses ableism in reporting on Trump.
William Rivers Pitt | Shutdown for the Trumpiversary: A Ghastly Symmetry
Only Trump could have an anniversary like this.
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.