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Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump

To what extent is the conservative political network shaping policy at federal agencies?

Apr 26, 2018 / George Zornick

Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson Is Not a Victim Kevin Williamson Is Not a Victim

The conservative provocateur preaches the importance of taking personal responsibility but blames everyone but himself for his rhetorical excesses.

Apr 26, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Cuomo extends his

At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees

Perhaps pressured by Cynthia Nixon’s primary challenge, the guv did the right thing. Florida may follow, with a ballot initiative this fall.

Apr 26, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump and Jerome Powell

At the Fed, the Scene Is Being Set for Financial Disaster At the Fed, the Scene Is Being Set for Financial Disaster

A crash could prove to be Donald Trump’s worst legacy.

Apr 26, 2018 / Nomi Prins

Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump?

Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump? Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump?

Her party, the North Dakota DemocraticNonpartisan League, has a rich history of opposing war hawks. She should have stuck with it instead of backing Pompeo.

Apr 26, 2018 / John Nichols

America Is Less Polarized Than You Think

America Is Less Polarized Than You Think America Is Less Polarized Than You Think

Our collective focus on ‘political polarization’ is obscuring large areas of agreement.

Apr 26, 2018 / Frances Moore Lappé

PHOTOS: These Students Are Sick and Tired of Gun Violence

PHOTOS: These Students Are Sick and Tired of Gun Violence PHOTOS: These Students Are Sick and Tired of Gun Violence

“That could be me, my friends, my family.”

Apr 26, 2018 / Photo Essay / Tracie Williams

Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016

Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016 Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016

To win big in 2018, they need to call out racism and appeal to voters of color.

Apr 26, 2018 / Steve Phillips

James Comey’s Self-Justification Is Just ‘Not Good Enough’

James Comey’s Self-Justification Is Just ‘Not Good Enough’ James Comey’s Self-Justification Is Just ‘Not Good Enough’

Jonathan Freedland on Comey, Lawrence Wright on Trump and Texas, and Margaret Atwood on The Handmaid’s Tale.

Apr 26, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

A Progressive Movement to Organize America’s Heartland

A Progressive Movement to Organize America’s Heartland A Progressive Movement to Organize America’s Heartland

A new effort aims to talk to voters the Democratic Party too often ignores.

Apr 25, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

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