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The 2020 Democrats of the “Anti-Green New Deal Coalition”
Some 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls show less-than-full-throated support for the Green New Deal.
16-Year-Olds Want to Vote — and States Are Starting to Listen to Them
Oregon may become the first state to lower the voting age to include youth in all local and statewide elections.
Self-Funding Candidates Represent Themselves, Not Constituents
Politicians best represent those who fund them. Self-funders like Trump will always put their own interests first.
Cohen Hearing Exposed Republicans’ Weakened Status
Republicans are not taking their new congressional minority status with good cheer.
This 2007 Bernie Sanders Video Is Still Tragically Relevant
As this Truthout interview from 2007 reminds us, time and again, Sanders has sounded the alarm.
Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Run, Saying, “We’re Going to Win”
Sanders is still the most popular elected lawmaker in the U.S., putting him in a strong position.
Can Trump’s Wall Survive His Fake Emergency?
The legal question will come down to intent.
Shutdown Deal Corners Trump — But He Could Still Wreak Havoc
Trump may still declare a national emergency — or plunder disaster funds to get his wall.
Coffeebucks-Man
A hero arises to champion the forgotten Americans — the top 1 percent.
Dark Money — Coming From a Shell Company Near You
Corporations are being created with the primary purpose of concealing the true source of super PAC donations.