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Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

And they’re continuing to make themselves and their party an American abomination.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

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Take the Country and Run Take the Country and Run

It doesn’t matter what’s on tape or how many whistleblowers come forward if Republicans insist on protecting their own

Nov 13, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight

Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight

Countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been influencing Washington through lobbyists, think tanks, journalists, and academia—and it’s all perfectly legal.

Nov 13, 2019 / Benjamin Freeman and Ryan Summers

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

PBS and commercial networks should air impeachment hearings at night when working people can watch. It’s the cost of sustaining democracy.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

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Lula’s Free, and He’s Promising to Fight Lula’s Free, and He’s Promising to Fight

The former president will boost Brazil’s left, but will he also help unite the far right?

Nov 12, 2019 / Michael Fox

Make Antitrust Democratic Again!

Make Antitrust Democratic Again! Make Antitrust Democratic Again!

The response to the next recession should put economic power back in the hands of the people.

Nov 12, 2019 / Feature / Sanjukta Paul and Sandeep Vaheesan

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG Barbara Lee Is Proud to be the Progressive OG

The House’s steadiest advocate for peace knows what it takes to stand up for your ideals.

Nov 12, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

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Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats? Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats?

The Supreme Court could be a galvanizing issue for Democrats, but the presidential contenders have largely ignored it.

Nov 11, 2019 / Column / Elie Mystal

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Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant Amazon Cash Fails to Oust Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant

Her win is a sweet victory for foes of big corporate money in politics—but it really was a struggle.

Nov 10, 2019 / John Nichols

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The Trump Administration Is Undercutting Democracy in Bolivia The Trump Administration Is Undercutting Democracy in Bolivia

Will the US and the Organization of American States once again be able to overturn election results?

Nov 8, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

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