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Congress Members Call Out Trump for Violating War Powers as He Considers Pushing Yemen Into Famine
We can force Trump and Mattis to back down from taking this catastrophic step unilaterally.
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Congress Just Voted to Let Internet Providers Harvest Your Personal Data Without Permission
It's time to push back against Republicans who betray consumers, advocates say.
Wisconsin Lawmaker Echoes ALEC’s Call for a Constitutional Convention
If 34 state legislatures “issue a call” for a constitutional convention, Congress must convene one.
Congress Is Missing in Action as Trump Escalates War in Syria Amid Russia Probe
Democrats have also neglected to aggressively pursue investigations into Trump's ethics violations.
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So Many Distractions
Three Myths the Telecom Industry Is Using to Convince Congress to Repeal the FCC’s Privacy Rules, Busted
Lobbyists are trying to convince Congress that these privacy rules are unnecessary, unfair, and overly burdensome.
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Trump’s Immigration Budget Is Based on Xenophobia, Not Facts
Research shows that increases in immigration correspond to significant drops in violent crime.
How the US Could Solve Its Retirement Crisis
Retirement accounts are gilt-edged investments that enrich the economy, the safety net and the social fabric.
GOP’s Obamacare Replacement Under Fire From All Sides
Republicans in Congress introduced the American Health Care Act on Monday, drawing disappointment and disgust from several factions in Washington.
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What Really Scared Me About Trump’s Speech
We can't stop a villain in the White House from being seen as “presidential,” but we can step up our resistance. Here's how.