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Mitch McConnell Is Out of Excuses and the Whole World Is Watching
After Taylor’s damning testimony, the clock is running on McConnell and Senate Republicans.
Trump Threatens to Reveal Whistleblower’s Identity
Yesterday, Trump attacked the whistleblower whose complaint sparked the impeachment inquiry. Today, depositions resume.
Outrage Erupts After Trump Calls Impeachment Inquiry “a Lynching”
The world's most powerful racist is pretending to be a victim of oppressive violence.
Will Humans Band Together to Save Our Own Lives?
From deadly mosquitos to crop-devouring insects, the climate crisis is creating pestilences that affect all of humanity.
Mick Mulvaney Admits Trump Still Considers Himself to Be in Hospitality
Trump's acting chief of staff said the president is still running his businesses in office.
Leading 2020 Democrats Have Plans to Get Rid of Money in Politics
The three Democratic front-runners each say they want to seriously reform the campaign finance system.
Debate Moderators Ask About Ellen and Bush, But Ignore Climate Crisis
The moderators lost Tuesday's debate, according to many progressives.
Ocasio-Cortez to Endorse Bernie Sanders for President
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib will also be endorsing Sanders.
Extorting Ukraine Is Bad Enough, But Trump Has Done Much Worse
Donald Trump is a threat to the whole human species, and for that he should be impeached.
Depoliticization Is a Deadly Weapon of Neoliberal Fascism
In the current era, democracy is not merely under siege, but is close to being erased.