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Trump's Syria Strike Displays Arrogance, Not Toughness
Donald Trump's bombing of Syria is the most irresponsible act of his circus presidency thus far. It is a continuation of the costly fantasy of the U.S. as the “indispensable nation,” willing and able to police the world.
Don’t Let Trump’s Bedlam Distract from Betrayals
Jeb Bush dubbed Donald Trump the "chaos candidate," and this is the one claim he's lived up to. As president, Trump is swiftly shedding his most popular populist economic promises with the ease of a confidence man.
Gorsuch Wrong for Colorado's Working Families
From Colorado's legal elites, we've been hearing praise in the media for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. But for the majority of Coloradans — and Americans — who are everyday working people, Judge Gorsuch's record bodes ill.
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Trump Bombs Syria NBC asks what's next: "The Trump team has taken pains to emphasize that the move was a 'proportionate' response to the chemical attack, but what comes next? And if the goal is ending the bloodshed in Syria, how will Trump finish the job?"...
Join The Resistance: Resistance Recess Starts This Weekend
We the People are showing up and it is having an effect. The Resistance Recess begins this weekend at town halls and district offices. On April 15 there are Tax Marches around the country.
The Schools Betsy DeVos Wants Parents To Choose
Betsy DeVos tells parents they would do better by sending their kids to privately-run schools. But what types of schools would she prefer? Based on the religious and rapper-run schools DeVos visits, the possibilities are frightening.
What Shutdown of "Tent City" Jail Says About Grassroots Power
Arizona Sheriff Paul Penzone has finally started listening to his Latino constituents and announced he will close the "Tent City" open-air jail within six months. This is a victory for grassroots organizers and all who believe in justice.
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Filibuster Neil Gorsuch; Tradition Demands It
Republicans have done violence to Senate traditions for years. The nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court is the fruit of their disrespect for tradition. It's time for all Democrats to say no.
Koch Caucus Continues Its Assault on Healthcare
Billionaire brothers David and Charles Koch agressively fund "dark-money" campaigns for far-right causes through sham grassroots organizations, and contribute to eighty percent of the far-right "Freedom Caucus" members in Congress.
