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Is Yucca Mountain Back From the Dead?
Yucca Mountain, the controversial, long-dormant project to store nuclear waste in Nevada, rears its head in Congress.
After Trump’s Firing of Comey, Democrats Demand Special Prosecutor to Continue Investigations
A fateful decision falls to career prosecutor Rod Rosenstein, a Republican favorite.
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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.”
The Conviction of an Activist for Laughing Portends Repression of Protest Under Trump
The outrageous conviction of a CODEPINK protester for laughing during a congressional hearing is a warning to those daring to protest in the Trump era.
In the Wake of the Comey Firing, Don’t Forget the Violence of the FBI Itself
While hoping for a political transformation in this moment, we should also be aware of the sordid history of the intelligence organizations and leaders.
Could Firing of James Comey Mark the Beginning of the End for Trump Presidency?
Investigative journalist Glenn Greenwald discusses the ramifications of the firing of FBI director James Comey.
Kushner Sister Invokes Jared in Appeal to Chinese Investors
The sister of White House aide Jared Kushner leveraged her brother's name in a sales pitch.
Trump Taps Renewable Energy Antagonist to Run Renewable Energy Office
Trump reportedly tapped a renewable energy antagonist to lead the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Trump Uses Power of FCC to Pay Back Friends at Sinclair Broadcasting
Sinclair Broadcast Group, the conservative media behemoth that owns the most local news stations in the US, just got even bigger.
As Trump Defends Muslim Ban, Courts Become Crucial Buffer Against Executive Power
Dozens of lawsuits against the White House can prevent Trump from making executive power grabs.