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Barack Obama
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To Combat Trump’s Attacks on Democracy, We Must Understand Precedents Set by Obama
Obama laid the groundwork for many of Trump's abuses.
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We Have Been at War in Iraq for 27 Years
We have been robbed of our present.
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How Our Protests Won Marriage Equality
How an upsurge of activism led to a sea change in public opinion — and a victory for civil rights that had seemed distant just a few years earlier.
Killer Drones and the Militarization of US Foreign Policy
In the eyes of many around the world, diplomacy has taken a back seat to military operations in US foreign policy. The drone program is a prime example.
William Rivers Pitt | Ruthless, Soulless, Vicious: Three Reasons the Senate GOP’s ACA Replacement Is a Disgrace
After a careful read, it's clear: The "Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017" must be cast out like the bag of dung it is.
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Pulling Out of the Paris Climate Pact, Trump Is Building a Wall Around Himself
Trump left the door open for renegotiating a climate deal, but there may not be anyone left to negotiate with.
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Why Even the Private Health Insurance Industry Hates the House Health Bill
Leaders of the private health industry want you to look elsewhere while they help write the Senate version of Trumpcare.
Will Trump Agree to the Pentagon’s Permanent War in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria?
If Trump approves expected proposals for the three countries, the US ground combat role in the region will be extended for years to come.
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What You Need to Know About Chicago’s “Gang Database” and a Lawsuit From Local Activists
"The gang database is an excuse to justify further surveillance and excessive force against Black and Brown folks."
Economic Update: Economics and Family Values
This week's episode discusses the significance of the French election, Obama's $400,000 bank speaking fee, corporate tax cuts in the US and more.