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Russia After Comey Senate Intelligence Committee holds Russia hearing without Comey. CNN: "...acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe will now take the seat that was to be filled by Comey Thursday and will likely be the target of some probing by senators angry over how...
Truth Comes Last in Lawmakers' Rush to Repeal Healthcare
Paul Ryan, Tom Price and other Republican Party leaders resort to lying about the facts of the health care repeal they hope to drive through the Senate. That's because the facts of this repeal are simply repugnant, and morally indefensible.
Trump 'Signing' Statement Risks Funding for All Tribal Housing
Language President Trump attached to his recent signing of the omnibus spending bill that just passed Congress targets federal programs that serve American Indians, Alaska Natives, as well as those that fund historically black colleges.
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Trump Fires FBI Director Comey Trump enraged by inability to control Russia narrative. Politico: "Trump's firing of the high-profile FBI director on the 110th day since taking office marked another sudden turn for an administration that has fired its acting attorney...
When Protests Are Powerful, The Powerful Punish Protest
When people feel powerless - locked out of decision-making, bypassed by real governance - they turn to protest. a new wave of laws seeks to curb protest across the country, but they are bound to fail as people rise up together.
Trumpcare Is Really Trump-Don’t-Care
No, there’s no caring in the GOP health legislation. It’s all politics. They promised for seven years to repeal Obamacare. Now that they control all branches of government, they’re intent on doing just that, no matter who they hurt.
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Rollbacks and Paybacks EPA dismisses half of key board’s scientific advisers; Interior suspends more than 200 advisory panels. WaPo: "Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Interior Department are overhauling a slew of outside advisory boards that inform how...
What's At Stake When We Talk About Healthcare
Citizens everywhere are asking hard questions to the 217 Republicans who voted in Congress to repeal Obamacare. People's Action's Julie Chinitz offers tips on how to talk with friends, family and our leaders about why healthcare matters.
How Trump’s Tax Proposal Could Weaken Faith in the System’s Fairness
Trump's proposed tax changes will lead to very creative tax planning at best, and outright evasion at worst, while prompting more companies to adopt deceptive business structures to gain huge benefits.
In France, Neoliberalism Defeats Neofascism... For Now
Neoliberal Emmanuel Macron has defeated neofascist Marine Le Pen to become France's next president. That's good news, but neoliberalism is part of what has fueled Le Pen's rise, so it's too early to break out the Beaujolais.
