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Trump’s Health and Human Services Pick Has One of the Worst Campaign Disclosure Records in Congress
Among members of Congress who won their races this cycle, Rep. Tom Price is among the 25 worst on quality of disclosure.
Smooth-Talking Jeff Sessions Can’t Hide Disturbing Record
Sessions supports torture, laws disenfranchising voters of color and the “extreme vetting” of Muslim immigrants.
President Obama Belatedly Says No to Israel
For the first time in his eight-year presidency, Barack Obama said no to Israel.
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.