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The 700th Gathering for Relatives of Disappeared People Turns Violent in Turkey
The relatives of disappeared people in Turkey faced police violence during their 700th public gathering.
Centrist Think Tanks Ponder Populism’s Rise, but Hesitate to Change
Despite rising populism, two leading think tanks in DC remain attached to the economic and military establishment.
Nuclear Safety Board Slams Energy Department Plan to Weaken Oversight
A new Department of Energy order is a violation of the US Atomic Energy Act.
Democratic Women Candidates Benefit From Surge in Donations From Female Donors
An analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows female candidates tend to benefit most from female donors.
Firing Sessions Won’t Save Trump, or His Kids, From the Law
The Trump family’s legal woes go far beyond the Mueller investigation.
Southern Cities Are Passing Paid Sick Leave, but Republicans Aren’t Allowing It
Texas advocates for paid sick leave haven’t given up hope.
In 1968, Antiwar Protesters Were Brutalized by Police at the DNC
It was 50 years ago this week that the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago became a national spectacle.
The Doctors Want In: Democratic Docs Talk Health Care on the Campaign Trail
Doctors can be effective messengers, especially in their communities.
Democratic National Committee Votes to Limit Superdelegate Power
Norman Solomon, national coordinator of RootsAction, discusses the win.
What the Media Leaves Out of John McCain’s Record of Misogyny and Militarism
A roundtable discussion on the darker legacy of John McCain.