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Democrats Are Abandoning Senate Races to Run for President
Prominent red-state Democrats are launching long-shot presidential campaigns instead of running for Senate. Why?
The National Rifle Association Is in Extremely Deep Trouble
The NRA calls itself a charity. Really, says New York’s attorney general, it’s a “terrorist organization.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar Is a Courageous, Bold Black Woman
Angela Davis and Barbara Ransby stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar in the midst of threats on her life.
Clashes Erupt After US-Backed Guaidó Calls for Military Uprising in Venezuela
President Nicolás Maduro is vowing to end the coup attempt supported by the Trump administration.
Artificial Intelligence Can Oppress the Poor and People of Color
Artificial intelligence isn't just in the movies. Robots are making real decisions for us every day.
History Shows Joe Biden 3.0 Is a Bad Idea
Biden is a bannerman for a failed Democratic Party experiment.
Right-Wing Legislator Offered to Help Enact Violence Against Constituents
The legislator, who is ALEC’s Washington chair, discussed violent tactics with a far-right talk show host.
Glenn Greenwald vs. David Cay Johnston on the Mueller Report
The Justice Department has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page report.
After Mueller, White House Press Secretary Is Toast
Sarah Huckabee Sanders admits lying to cover for the boss. No journalist should take her seriously.
What the Teapot Dome Scandal Has to Do With Trump’s Tax Returns
A 1920s scandal led to a Supreme Court ruling that still applies today.