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Do Gun Purchases Go Up After Mass Shootings?
Little is known about how mass shooting affect gun purchasing.
Catalonia’s Referendum Unmasks Authoritarianism in Spain
Spain's crackdown on Catalonia is the latest of challenges to the EU.
Russian Journalist Masha Gessen on Trump and Putin’s Autocracy and Media’s Refusal to Call Out Lies
Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen warns of the threat of autocracy under a Trump presidency.
“It Was an Insult”: Rep. Nydia Velázquez on Trump’s Visit to Puerto Rico, Attacks on San Juan Mayor
A response from Puerto Rican-born Rep. Nydia Velazquez to Trump's visit to the island.
Could Trump Actually Cancel Puerto Rico’s Wall Street Debt After Devastation of Hurricane Maria?
Trump has suggested that he might seek to cancel Puerto Rico's $74 billion debt.
After Las Vegas Massacre, Advocates Look to Australia’s Successful Fight to Curb Gun Violence
Australia worked to change its culture of gun violence after a massacre 20 years ago — and succeeded.
Trump’s Quest to Enrich the Richest: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
The most dangerous of Trump's antics have barely been reported.
Puerto Ricans Protest Trump’s Visit, Denounce Militarization Amid Lack of Aid Distribution
Democracy Now!'s correspondent Juan Carlos Du00e1vila traveled to the town of Utuado to speak with residents seeking help.
“They Don’t Care Who the Guns Go To”: Experts Warn Trump Administration Plans to Widen US Weapons Exports
Efforts by the Trump administration to ease some restrictions on US weapons sales overseas have raised concerns.
Voter ID Laws Suppressed the Vote Exactly as Wisconsin Republicans Predicted
Approximately 17,000-23,000 eligible voters were prevented or deterred from voting by Wisconsin's voter ID law.