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Floridians Will Vote on Whether to Restore Voting Rights to 1.4 Million People
Desmond Meade, president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, and Ari Berman of Mother Jones discuss more.
Trump’s Horrifying Medicaid Pick Was Hired to Dismantle the Program
As Maine's health commissioner, Mary Mayhew was instrumental in helping block Medicaid expansion there.
Anger at Trump Inaction as Hurricane Michael Leaves Millions Without Basic Needs
Millions affected by the storm are voicing outrage at the Trump administration's inadequate response.
Khashoggi’s Disappearance Is Sending a Gruesome Message to Critics
Ali Al-Ahmed, a Saudi dissident and former political prisoner, discusses more.
Four Ways Georgia Is Suppressing Voters as Early Voting Begins
A range of efforts to restrict voting in the Peach State could cause big problems at the polls.
In the Age of Amazon, Is There a Conscientious Way to Shop?
In addition to thinking about where we shop, we must work to challenge corporate power.
Catastrophic Hurricanes Should Force US to Reassess Climate Policy
Politicians who refuse to curtail greenhouse gas emissions should be forced to take responsibility for the damage.
Schumer Rubber Stamps 15 More Right-Wing Judges for Trump
This is the second time in two months that Schumer has helped the GOP confirm Trump's federal court nominees.
Trump, Kavanaugh and the Path to Neoliberal Fascism
The Kavanaugh hearings should serve to remind us that we live in increasingly dangerous times.
Kavanaugh’s Snarl Takes on New Meaning Now That He’s a Supreme Court Justice
Critics say Kavanaugh's behavior at his confirmation hearing could be indicative of his temperament on the court.