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The Fight for Net Neutrality Heats Up as Democrats Take the House
Every House Democrat who opposes Trump's attacks on net neutrality held onto their seat in the 2018 midterms.
Post-Midterms, Trump Is Not “Pivoting.” He’s Pushing Us Toward Authoritarianism.
For Trump and his followers, this mixed result is a vindication, not a critique, of their actions.
Social Security Has Been an Ideological Battle for 83 Years
In a big push for privatization, billionaires are spreading myths about Social Security.
To End the Trump Nightmare, We Need a Radical Political Agenda
Progressives got out the vote; now begins the hard work of transforming our political expectations and demands.
Arkansas and Missouri Approve Minimum Wage Increases
The wins are a rebuke to GOP lawmakers who had blocked legislative efforts to raise the minimum wage.
Fair Voting Results in GOP Losses
Republicans have traditionally exploited anti-democratic measures present in the US Constitution to remain in power.
Grand Theft Voting Rights
The lack of democracy in the “world’s greatest democracy” has deep roots.
Republicans May Pay for Having Tried to Reverse the Health Law
This midterm election might make one thing clear for the GOP: Voters don't like losing their health care.
The GOP Tax Cuts Are Already Hurting Social Security
The higher federal deficits caused by the cuts will be used by the GOP to attack Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
The Rise of Shadow Parties
Republicans and Democrats have found a new way to set up super PACs and rake in dark money.