In The Wake Of COVID-19, Congr...

Apr 30, 2020 by

In The Wake Of COVID-19, Congress Must Support Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs

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Here are the 2 historical infl...

Feb 4, 2020 by

For years now we’ve known that Donald Trump lied and cheated in his business dealings. We know that—at a minimum—he welcomed Russian interference in the 2016 election and that he obstructed justice to thwart the investigation of those efforts. We know that he extorted the Ukrainian president to get dirt on his political opponent and then covered it up by obstructing investigations in congress.

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US Climate Politics History Le...

Sep 3, 2019 by

A couple of years ago, Nathaniel’s editors asked him to take on an unusual task: write an entire issue-length article about climate change.

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Don’t compare the US surviving...

Nov 2, 2018 by

It is tempting to find reassurance in the comparison: America survived the turmoil, division and bloodshed of 1968. I find no basis for such solace.

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Health Care, Hatred and Lies

Oct 26, 2018 by

Hate is how Republicans change the subject from policy.

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Doubling down on fear: Attacks...

Oct 23, 2018 by

Facing what could be a sweeping defeat next month, Trump and Republicans play to the their supporters’ paranoia

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‘It’s Time to Hand the Mic to ...

Oct 17, 2018 by

When The Atlantic writer Elaina Plott was shot in a drive-by shooting, her views on the right to bear arms began to change.

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The rigging of American politi...

Oct 17, 2018 by

Political systems depend on legitimacy. In America, that legitimacy is failing.

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Spike in voter registrations a...

Oct 9, 2018 by

Musician says Marsha Blackburn’s Congress voting record ‘appalls and terrifies me’.

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Senator Jeff Flake calls for a...

Sep 28, 2018 by

He said he spoke to other Republicans who might be supportive of that move.

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This Hearing Is Stacked Agains...

Sep 27, 2018 by

It is almost unthinkable that there will be a second Supreme Court justice taking his seat under suspicions of perjury and sexual misconduct.

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Kavanaugh twist shows rising i...

Sep 18, 2018 by

Lawmakers of both parties quickly said the accuser…

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Kavanaugh and the Politics of ...

Sep 17, 2018 by

Why the modern G.O.P. keeps abandoning principles it claims to honor.

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Trump Administration Transferr...

Sep 12, 2018 by

The Department of Homeland Security said it needed an extra $200 million to detain…

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Obama speaks out against Trump...

Sep 7, 2018 by

Ex-president mentions Trump by name…

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These six species are about to...

Jul 26, 2018 by

[Translate] Environment Republican-led changes to the Endangered Species Act put plants and animals across America at risk. Here are...

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UPDATE: GOP Congress OFFICIALL...

Jul 6, 2017 by

[Translate] By Brainwrap  DAILYKOS UPDATE: Someone in the comments noted that I never explained what “CSR” payments are. Short...

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TRUMP IS EMBARKING ON AN ORGY ...

May 11, 2017 by

[Translate]   By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org   VIA TRUTHDIG The theme that unites all of Trump’s initiatives so far is their...

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EPIC FAIL — REPORTS SAY ...

Mar 24, 2017 by

[Translate]   By Joan McCarter  DAILY KOS Multiple sources are reporting that the House has pulled the vote on Trumpcare,...

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THESE HOUSE REPUBLICANS SAY CL...

Mar 18, 2017 by

[Translate] Rep. Carlos Curbelo, Republican of Florida.    Gage Skidmore climate desk By Nina Burleigh GRIST.ORG This story was...

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THE HOUSE GOP IS PUSHING A BIL...

Mar 10, 2017 by

[Translate] Sharon Begley, STATNEWS.COM Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A little-noticed bill moving through Congress would allow...

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WITH NO WARNING, HOUSE REPUBLI...

Jan 4, 2017 by

[Translate] By ERIC LIPTON  NYTIMES Photo Representative Robert Goodlatte, Republican of Virginia, in 2014. Mr. Goodlatte announced...

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WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH N...

Dec 20, 2016 by

[Translate] By KAREN L. COX  NYTIMES Credit Victor Kerlow Charlotte, N.C. — In recent days, folks from outside North Carolina have...

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A BRAZEN POWER GRAB IN NORTH C...

Dec 16, 2016 by

[Translate] By THE EDITORIAL BOARD  NYTIMES Credit Eleanor Davis Having lost the governorship of North Carolina, Republicans there...

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REPUBLICANS ARE NOW VOWING TOT...

Nov 5, 2016 by

[Translate] The Plum Line By Paul Waldman  THE WASHINGTON POST Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post The election is just five days...

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Republican Presidents Are a Di...

Sep 23, 2016 by

[Translate] Labor Democratic presidents presided over higher stock market returns and corporate profits, greater compensation growth...

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IT HURTS TO BE RIGHT

Sep 18, 2016 by

[Translate] Money & Politics Leaked emails show how the Republican governor of Wisconsin flouted campaign finance law to court...

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What Republicans Really Think ...

Jul 22, 2016 by

[Translate] Nicholas Kristof   NYTIMES Photo Credit Nicole Bengiveno/The New York Times CLEVELAND — The arena here at the Republican...

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WHY CATS AREN’T REPUBLIC...

Jun 19, 2016 by

[Translate]   By MessagingMatters Living with a cat for the first time, you quickly pick up on its behavioral quirks, many of...

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TEA PARTY WAVE WASHES UP ̵...

Apr 11, 2016 by

[Translate] by Mary Ellen Kustin — Guest Contributor CLIMATE PROGRESS CREDIT: AP Photo/Sandy Huffaker, File In this Monday,...

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