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Trump and the GOP Are Not Discussing Whether to Let Obamacare Die. They Are Plotting to Kill It
Trump could refuse to enforce the individual mandate.
There’s an Effort Around the Country to Curtail People’s Fundamental First Amendment Rights
CounterSpin interviews Mara Verheyden-Hilliard on the right to protest.
Democrats and Devos: Partners in the Illusion of School Choice?
The US has refused to realize the 1954 mandate of “Brown v. Board” to address deep-seated education inequity.
As the Russia Investigation Heightens, Trump Suggests Pardoning Himself
Trump is allegedly asking questions about his power to pardon — including whether he can pardon himself.
William Rivers Pitt | Pardon Me? Trump Gives an Interview and Hell Breaks Loose
What side is Trump on? Oh, right. His own.
Sen. McConnell Plans Vote on Repealing Obamacare Despite Lacking Enough Support From GOP Senators
Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced the Senate will vote next week on whether to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement.
Trump Kicks Off Voter Fraud Commission With Innuendo That States Are Hiding Something
The president's Commission on Election Integrity convened its first meeting on Wednesday.
David Cay Johnston: Trump Is “Appallingly Ignorant” on Health Care and Puts Greed Above Human Lives
About 32 million Americans would become uninsured over the next decade if Obamacare is repealed.
Trump Team, ALEC, Koch Industries Debate Gerrymandering the US Senate in Denver
This week ALEC will welcome Republican legislators, corporate funders and members of the Trump administration to vote on corporate legislative priorities.
Trump Rejects His Poll Numbers as “Fake News” — but Even His Voters Are Starting to Notice the Scam
Even voters who bought into Trump's reputation as tough-talking deal-maker are starting to glimpse the truth.