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Donald Trump’s Fixation on Fossil Fuel Donald Trump’s Fixation on Fossil Fuel

Is he pushing a coal-based world order? 

Jun 12, 2017 / Michael T. Klare

Paul Ryan demonstrator

We Need Everyone to Fight for Our Health Care We Need Everyone to Fight for Our Health Care

The senate could vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act this month.

Jun 12, 2017 / NationAction

North Korean Nuclear Missiles

It’s Time for a Disarmament Race It’s Time for a Disarmament Race

Nelson Mandela knew that racism, injustice, and the bomb are inextricably linked—and that the arms race can only end in oblivion.

Jun 12, 2017 / Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Reality Leigh Winner US Leaker

Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero? Is Reality Leigh Winner a National Hero?

The value of the information she made available is great—but real-world news events may have gotten ahead of her.

Jun 9, 2017 / Joshua Holland

comey russia hearing

Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump

The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.

Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell

Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare

With GOP “moderates” caving on Medicaid cuts, the skids are greased.

Jun 9, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Republican Town Hall Protest

Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem

Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?

Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

But will Republicans care?

Jun 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Colin Kaepernick

The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick The NFL’s War Against Colin Kaepernick

Leading media members are carrying on a disinformation campaign against the greatest political lightning rod in sports.

Jun 8, 2017 / Dave Zirin

Wall Street Sign

Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think

If Trump really wanted to go after the banks, there’s a simple way he could do it.

Jun 8, 2017 / Nomi Prins

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