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Beyond Self-Enrichment: Trump Conflicts Raise Serious Concerns
The risks of a president who asserts the right to continue business activities outside the presidency stretch well-beyond typical concepts of corruption.
Hillary Clinton’s Inaugural Address
Here's what we'd like to hear her say before Donald Trump takes office — a call for a shadow government that will watchdog everything he and Congress do.
The Peace Movement and Resistance in Dark Times
We woke to a different country on November 9, one to be ruled by a racist, dishonest, neo-fascist administration.
Playing Defense: How Progressives Could Push Democrats to Block the Trump Agenda
Progressives now have more power within the Democratic Party, which activists must push to be more militant.
Michigan Election Officials Refuse to Recount Thousands of Ballots in State’s Communities of Color
Fifty-nine percent of Detroit's precincts disqualified.
Trump’s Bait and Switch: How to Swamp Washington and Double-Cross Your Supporters Big Time
Trump's administration is already one of the great political bait-and-switch productions in our history.
Meet the Republican Elector Who Is Refusing to Vote for Trump
A Republican member of the Electoral College has come out saying he will not vote for Trump.
Housing Advocate: It’s Scary That Trump HUD Secretary Pick Ben Carson Thinks Poverty Is a Choice
Jumaane Williams, New York city councilmember for District 45 and chair of the city's Housing and Buildings Committee, speaks about HUD pick Ben Carson.
Public Education Is No Longer a Priority in Oregon
Public education is no longer a top priority in the state of Oregon.
Money Trumps Expectations: Investment Politics in 2016
Opening the books on election funding reveals the role of organized money and media airtime is stronger than ever.