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Trump Finalizes Rule to Punish Immigrants for Using Public Benefits
The new rule could force low-income immigrants to choose between vital assistance and permanent residency.
Progressive Policies May Hurt the Stock Market. That’s Not a Bad Thing.
The stock market is a measure of the expectations of future profits, not economic health.
AOC After Jeffrey Epstein Found Dead: “We Need Answers. Lots of Them.”
Epstein was accused of operating a sophisticated sex trafficking ring that catered to the rich and powerful.
This Week’s ICE Raids Show Trump’s Tacit Support for El Paso Shooter
Trump may pretend to decry “hate,” but his actions bolster the violent racism that fueled the El Paso massacre.
UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Trump Embargo Against Venezuela
U.S. sanctions against Venezuela have already killed over 40,000 people between 2017 and 2018.
Defense Contractor Builds Lobbying Team With Firms Tied to Mueller Probe
All of the firms are connected to people indicted or convicted as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation.
The Right Wing Is Trying to Make It a Crime to Oppose Fascism
Public solidarity and mutual aid provide the best antidote to this form of state repression.
Trump Calls for Policies That Harm People With Mental Illness
Trump is blaming mass shootings on people with mental illness, despite overwhelming research to the contrary.
A Wave of Trump-Fueled Republican Retirements Puts Texas in Play
By contrast, only three Democratic House members have signaled their intention to vacate the premises.
Mass Movements Can Beat Back Racist Vigilantes Like the El Paso Shooter
Vigilantism can be fractured and challenged by broad coalitions working together.