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Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count

Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count

High turnout and outside groups helped Shelly Simonds win by one vote in a recount that ended GOP control of the statehouse.

Dec 20, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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When Putin Talks, It Is Worth Listening When Putin Talks, It Is Worth Listening

On foreign-policy questions, many Russians stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their leader.

Dec 20, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Bears Ears dark money

The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments The Far-Right Campaign to Destroy Our National Monuments

The attack on Bears Ears was just the first successful salvo of a robust offensive backed by dark money and powerful allies in Washington.

Dec 20, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

Neutering Net Neutrality

Neutering Net Neutrality Neutering Net Neutrality

Ajit Pai eschews agitprop.

Dec 20, 2017 / OppArt / Joe Fournier

Representative Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia

Special counsel Mueller’s bank subpoenas could shed light on Trump associates’ ties to Russian money laundering.

Dec 19, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

No DREAM, No Deal

No DREAM, No Deal No DREAM, No Deal

How many Democrats will do what’s right and refuse to pass a budget unless Congress authorizes a clean Dream Act?

Dec 19, 2017 / Steve Phillips

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How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill

We can use this bill as a catalyst for the next wave of tax-fairness and economic-justice organizing.

Dec 19, 2017 / Sarah Anderson and Chuck Collins

Supporters of the Dream Act protest in Washington, DC.

Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action

You can also call your senators to demand that they reject the GOP tax bill.

Dec 19, 2017 / NationAction

Redskins helmets

The Washington Redhawks Culture Jam The Washington Redhawks Culture Jam

Jacqueline Keeler joins the show to talk native mascotry.

Dec 19, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Paul Ryan

The Republican Plan Isn’t Just About Taxes—It’s About Shredding the Safety Net The Republican Plan Isn’t Just About Taxes—It’s About Shredding the Safety Net

After passing a deficit-exploding tax giveaway, Republicans will use the deficit as an excuse to cut vital programs that help people make ends meet.

Dec 19, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann

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