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A Trump White House Proposal Could Boost Corporate Dark Money in Elections
A Securities and Exchange Commission proposal could limit shareholders’ ability to rein in secret campaign spending.
The Trump Administration Gutted the Staff Overseeing $1 Billion in Aid to Iraq
A new report warns that USAID may not be able to effectively oversee $1.16 billion in foreign aid to Iraq.
How to Stop the Trump Administration’s Latest Attempt to Undermine Science
A bill that is gaining bipartisan momentum in the House would protect the science that protects the public.
Mike Pompeo Reportedly Plans to Quit to Run for Senate
The secretary of state reportedly aims to launch a Senate bid before the impeachment maelstrom drags him down.
Trump Has Made 13,435 False or Misleading Claims While in Office
Donald Trump is waging a war on words.
Honoring Murdered Trans People Isn’t Enough. We Must End the Killing.
At least 21 trans people were murdered in the U.S. in 2019. We need to change the frameworks that enable this violence.
Intensified US Sanctions Bolster Iran’s Hardliners and Fuel Angry Protests
At least 12 Iranian protesters have been killed while demonstrating in response to rising gasoline prices.
Migrant Women Fleeing Violence Are Being Revictimized in the US
Unfortunately, like me, many immigrant women find there is no justice for them at home or in the U.S.
Barr’s Fascist Manifesto Shows GOP Is Evolving to New Level of Authoritarianism
Trump's attorney general gave a speech that reeked of fascism. Conservatives applauded it.
The Ukraine Scandal Isn’t Just About Politics — It’s About Money
A lot of money flowed between key players in the scandal.