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The Struggle to Stop Trump’s Right-Wing Takeover of the Supreme Court
A round table discussion of Justice Kennedy's record and the newest SCOTUS nominee.
As Donald Trump’s North Korea Deal Collapses, Vladimir Putin Awaits
Trump got hosed by Kim, and Putin has been whispering in his ear. This overseas trip could make it all much worse.
If Life Imitated Politics
American politics is largely driven by lies these days. What if everything worked this way?
Memorial for Lynching Victims a First Step Toward Reconciliation
It offers a place of reckoning for generations of racial trauma.
Prosecutors Drop All Remaining Charges Against Trump Inauguration Protesters
The government initially charged the protesters with felony rioting, but only secured one guilty plea.
Emmanuel Macron’s “Extreme Centrism” Is a Threat to Democracy
Macron’s own relationship to democracy has often contradicted his lofty rhetoric.
What Can We Expect From Trump on Morocco’s Occupation of Western Sahara?
Bolton's strong distaste for Morocco and its policies may influence Trump to take a more critical stance.
How Liberal Partisan Politics Strengthen the Right Wing
Although using a different language, liberals have created, perpetuated and inflicted the same brutal agenda.
Justice Kennedy’s LGBTQ Legacy May Be Short-Lived
Will Justice Kennedy's legacy persist and grow without him on the bench?
Putin Was Helping Trump. Now They Have Meetings in Private.
Senate’s intelligence panel unanimously agrees Russians backed Trump, even as GOP senators kiss up to Moscow.