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Leaking Poison Trump shared highly classified threat file with Russians. WaPo: “Trump revealed highly classified information to senior Russian officials at a meeting last week, putting a source of intelligence about the Islamic State extremist group at risk… The Post,...
What Progressives Should Demand From the FBI
Donald Trump will choose the next FBI director. We can't change that. But we have the power to imagine a nation run on principles of economic and social justice. That can, and should, include the FBI and its new leader.
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They Will Try Federal court to hear government plea to reinstate travel ban. WaPo: “…government lawyers will try to persuade a federal appeals court to reinstate President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban — and once again, they can expect plenty of questions Monday...
From Selma to Springfield: Why We're Marching in Illinois
Over fifty years ago, my great-grandmother Birdia Keglar marched in Selma with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, I join marchers from Chicago to Springfield as we demand a budget for Illinois that puts people and planet first.
What Kind of FBI Do We Want After Comey?
The firing of James Comey from the FBI raises fundamental questions we need to ask now. Why do we have a federal police agency? How should its mission be defined? And, what kind of person should run it?
This Mother’s Day, Help Black Mamas Get Free
A new national campaign is bringing Black mothers home from jail so they can celebrate Mother's Day with their families, and seeking to end the injustices of money bail, which incarcerates many just for being poor.
Donald Trump Is Waging a War on Workers
On almost every measure, Trump is making life worse for the working class. His stunts and boasts claim credit for new jobs, but these stunts cover the reality: Trump is shafting the very working people who supported him.
The ACA Is a Matter or Life or Death for Our Family
The truth about how health care saves lives is pouring out at Town Hall meetings across the country. Michigan's Ed Weberman tells how the Affordable Care Act saved his son’s life, and how it inspires him to fight to save others' lives, too.
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Russia Reversals Trump changes course, says Russia probe prompted him to fire FBI chief. NBC: "Trump… called ousted FBI chief James Comey a 'showboat" and revealed he asked Comey whether he was under investigation for alleged ties to Russia… it would be highly...
What Is the Purpose of School Choice?
Proponents of school choice claim it's not about results. Choice is for choice's sake, they say. But choices parents make about their children's education don’t just affect their children; they affect us all.
