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Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports
The move was a blow for those seeking to ensure access to health care.
A Weird American in Trump’s Post-Truth United States
Trump's America is wrong, and we need to set it right.
Three Things You Should Know About Gen. John Kelly
Kelly is one of at least six confirmation hearings this week for cabinet posts.
How Far Trump Will Go to Defend His Lies
The most vile part of Trump's performance is that it shows how far he is willing to go in defense of his lies.
MLK in LA: The Political Casualties of War
Each January, we have an opportunity to remember the prophetic wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
William Rivers Pitt | Some Questions for Mr. Trump
If Trump actually shows up for his scheduled presser, here are some questions I'd like him to answer.
Let’s Pass a War Powers Resolution for Meddling in Other People’s Elections
With recent advances in technology, it may be the case that it's now much easier to meddle in US elections than it used to be.
Conservatives Plot Their Course on the Rising “Sea of Red” in State Capitals
Conservatives promise growing Republican dominance in state government will unleash laws to cut business taxes, restrict unions and expand school privatization.
Can Democrats Really Block a Trump Appointment?
Republicans are eager to jam Trump's appointments through before Democrats can block any nominations, but do Democrats even have the power or the votes to do it?
A House Rules Change You Didn’t Hear Much About — and Prosecutors Won’t Like
Few noticed a sentence that did make it into the package of House rules changes passed last Tuesday.