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If Elected, Donald Trump and Mexico’s 1% Would Be Partners in Crime
Trump might find that he has more in common with the elites governing Mexico than he cares to admit.

Slain Activist Berta Cáceres’ Daughter: US Military Aid Has Fueled Repression and Violence in Honduras
One of Berta Caceres' daughters, Olivia, spoke to Democracy Now! in Tegucigalpa.

The Trump Campaign Is Brought to You by Trump Inc.
Donald Trump's campaign is remarkable for all the money it spends on other Trump-owned enterprises.

Self Funding and Democracy
Soon the US public may learn firsthand that self-funding candidates represent themselves.

The Real Meaning of the 2016 Presidential Contest
What is really happening in the 2016 race for president of the United States is a contest of consciousness within the American people.

Opponents of GMO Labeling Broke Washington’s Campaign Finance Law
A trade group broke Washington State law by funneling millions of dollars to defeat a GMO labeling initiative, a court found.

Go West, Young Man: Bernie Sanders’ Path to Victory and Political Revolution
Sanders still has a path to the nomination, and a strong one at that.

What to Watch for as This Super Tuesday’s Results Come In
A strong performance could mean the candidate will take the state due to the large number of swing states.

Presidential Candidates Cruz and Rubio Continue to Court Anti-LGBT Groups
Last November, Sen. Ted Cruz made some waves when he addressed an event in Iowa in support of “religious liberty.”

No Welcome Mat for Fascism: Stop Whining About Trump’s Right to “Free Speech“
Equating the violence of the oppressor with the actions of those who defend against that violence is an indulgence of white supremacy.