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Washington, DC: Where the Abusers Make the Rules
Both parties are responsible for a political system that protects harassers and silences their victims.
In the Face of the GOP’s Class-War Tax Bill, Chicago Activists Voice Outrage in the Streets
Chicago's march was one of dozens of rallies and events planned this week.
Warren, Sanders Threaten Shutdown if GOP Doesn’t “Respect Working People in This Country”
Stand up and demand that Congress represent all of us, not just a handful of campaign contributors.
The Era of Walls: Greeting Climate-Change Victims With a Man-Made Dystopia
We are now witnessing a “catastrophic convergence.”
Republican Politicians Got Away With Ridiculous Claims to Defend Their Tax Bill — and It’s Trump’s Fault
How Trump paved the way for Republican lawmakers to be openly classist and racist.
Hey, Trump: Navajo Elders Aren’t Your Political Props
This week, Trump is using Natives to target the Bears Ears National Monument.
The Fight Isn’t Over: Organizers Call for Sustained Momentum Against Tax Bill
Protesters are keeping the pressure on Congress amid the rush to pass the Trump tax cuts.
Trump Denounced for “Reckless, Irresponsible” Decision to Move US Embassy to Jerusalem
Critics charge that relocating the Embassy “will contribute to further destabilization of the region.”
A Government Shutdown May Still Be on the Way
Millions of Americans could be impacted by a government shutdown.
In Alabama, Senate Race Raises Disclosure Concerns
In the Alabama Senate race, super PAC Highway 31 is raising eyebrows.