It is not hyperbole to say that the world’s richest man has now illegally seized control of America’s checkbook and the entire federal workforce.
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“It’s Time For West Virginia To Rise Up”: A Q&A with Paula Swearengin
Joe Manchin is one of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate. This activist wants to replace him.
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Populism of the 1%: Why The Same Billionaires are Behind Trump and Brexit
Those who have profited hand over fist from decades of neoliberalism are now the ones sponsoring the populist, anti-immigration and climate denial regimes on both sides of the Atlantic.
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From Selma to Springfield: Why We’re Marching in Illinois
With our March to Springfield, we are bringing the crisis to our capital and forcing our state legislature to deal with the budget impasse.
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The Folk Singer vs. the Millionaire: A Berniecrat Aims for Montana’s House Seat
Running as a populist Democrat, Rob Quist has a simple campaign message: “You shouldn’t have to be a millionaire to hunt, fish and hike in our great outdoors, get a good education or be able to support your family.”
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Will the Fossil Fuel Industry Finally Be Kicked Out of UN Climate Talks?
As the Bonn climate talks wrap up, a group of developing countries is seeking to remove big polluter lobbyists from UN climate change negotiations – but the proposal is being met with fierce opposition by the U.S., E.U. and other countries with oil interests.
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Protesters Take Net Neutrality Issue To FCC Chair's Home
Ajit Pai needs to be personally protested because he comes to the FCC with a personal agenda – he is behaving like he's still Verizon's lawyer, not someone required to serve the public interest.
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Trump's E.P.A. Greenlights a Nasty Chemical. A Month Later, It Poisons a Bunch of Farmworkers.
In March, the EPA abruptly changed its stance on the poisonous chemical chlorpyrifos, greenlighting it instead of banning it. Not surprising: the company that makes it has cultivated a cozy relationship with the Trump administration.
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American Fascism, in 1944 and Today
73 years ago, U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace described a breed of super-nationalist who pursues political power by deceiving Americans and playing to their fears, but is really interested only in protecting his own wealth and privilege.
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Black Lives Matter Groups Bailed Black Women Out of Jail for Mother's Day
The money bail system in this country punishes people for being poor.
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Feeling the "Pulse of Europe," Tens of Thousands are Protesting To Save the E.U.
"It's that dream of a United States of Europe. People don't seem to know how precious the E.U. is."
