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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.
Nine Things President Obama Could Do Before Leaving Office to Reveal the Nature of the National Security State
Publish, punish and pardon.
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We Must Prevent Trump’s “Muslim Registry” Before It Starts
We need to act now to prevent a repeat of history.
President Obama Says No New Drilling in the Arctic, Leaves the Gulf of Mexico Vulnerable
The plan that will guide oil drilling in US waters for the next five years includes milestone protections for the Arctic, but leaves the Gulf of Mexico open to …
What Action Can Obama Take Before a Climate Denier Replaces Him in the Oval Office?
The clock is ticking on humanity's ability to tackle the climate crisis.
Trump in the White House: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky argues November 8, 2016, was a historic day for more reasons than one might realize.
Woman Whose Sentence Was Commuted Is Still in Prison, Thanks to Florida Prosecutor
Donella Harriel could technically be living closer to her family in Port St. Lucie, Florida right now.
“Ramshackle” Battle to Retake Mosul From ISIS Led by US Despite Obama Vow Against Boots on Ground
The fight to retake the last stronghold of the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq has entered its third day with a US-led coalition force.
“Obama Built the Structures for Trump”: A Terrifying Legacy of Mass Deportation
A highly militarized immigration enforcement apparatus is the frightening legacy of this Democratic presidency.
On Melting Ice: Inuit Struggle Against Oil and Gas in the Arctic
The Inuit in the Canadian Arctic who are opposing oil and gas development are also fighting for self-determination.