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How the GOP Is Using Dark Money and the “Opioid Epidemic” to Save Its Senate Majority
Should Republicans be playing politics with the nation's painkiller problems?
Hillary Clinton’s VP Short List Is Short on Progressives
While Sen. Elizabeth Warren remains an unlikely choice, Clinton's other potential picks include centrists Tim Kaine and Julian Castro.
US Politics’ True Bipartisan Consensus: Capitalism Is Untouchable
The idea that capitalism is the problem is something neither Democrats nor Republicans allow into their debates.
Why the Sanders “Revolution” Must Take on the Permanent War State
Even though the permanent war state seems to be at the peak of its power, at this point in time, the legitimacy of this institution is extremely tenuous.
Lying About Science for Politics Is Evil
Right now, 17 attorneys general here in the United States are investigating allegations that ExxonMobil misled the public about how the company's business model threatens the planet and public …
Greg Palast on US Election Fraud and Neoliberalism Gone Amok in Latin America and Greece
Greg Palast is no stranger to neoliberal shenanigans.
The Hypocrisy of the Democrats’ Sit-In Stunt
It's an election year, and the Democrats need a new fundraising peg.
Democrats Wrap Up Occupation of House, Continue Embrace of Bush National Security Policies
Democratic lawmakers ended their more than 24-hour sit-in on the House floor Thursday.
“Let Us Vote”: Rep. John Lewis Leads Democratic Sit-In for Gun Control Legislation
Capitol Hill Democratic lawmakers are continuing a historic sit-in on the floor of the House.
Thomas Frank on Clinton and the Democratic Establishment: What Ever Happened to the Party of the People?
Democrats are determined to supplant the GOP as the party of Wall Street.