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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.

The Real Trump Effect: Down-Ballot Disaster for Democrats
Democrats sustained losses at every level of government. Even so, some state-level victories shine through.

Down-Ballot Republicans Jump at Chance to Emulate Trump
Trump is much more a true expression of the GOP than an aberration from it.

From Movement Building to Public Office: The Congressional Bid of Pramila Jayapal
Candidate for Congress Pramila Jayapal discusses her activism and how to merge grassroots ethics with politics.

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Environmentalists Want Your Help Building a Climate Congress
A group of Californians are trying to crowdsource a Wiki on the environmental stances of candidates for the US House and Senate.

As Fighting Intensifies in Iraq, FDA Whistleblower Says Army’s Anti-Nerve Gas Pills Won’t Work
Despite fears that a nerve gas prophylactic may be causing illnesses in veterans, the FDA approved it for the Iraq War.

These Three Issues Prove Our Movements Are Way Ahead of Clinton and Trump
Activists are too busy building a better world from the ground up to heed the grand plans of presidential hopefuls.

If the Draft Ended in 1973, Why Do Those 18-25 Still Have to Register for Selective Service?
Politicians elected on November 8 — both for the presidency and for Congress — could decide the fate of young people.

Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.

Why Is Congress 80 Percent Men?
The reasons why our seemingly progressive country is slow to change are complicated.