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Representatives from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and the Student/Farmworker Alliance point toward the office of Nelson Peltz, CEO of Trian Partners.

Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence Support Farmworkers in Their Fight Against Sexual Violence

You can also fight the Republicans’ tax plan and combat the Trump administration’s attempts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act.

Oct 31, 2017 / NationAction

Kushner Russiagate

Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling? Did Moscow Get Help From the Trump Campaign in Its Social-Media Trolling?

Cambridge Analytica was a crucial part of Trump’s election efforts—and the firm has had extensive experience in Russia.

Oct 31, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

GDB Puerto Rico

Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico

Two lawyers argue that the feds should impose “dictatorships for democracy” on cities and government bodies in fiscal crisis.

Oct 30, 2017 / Simon Davis-Cohen

speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 13, 2017

Stop Listening to Trump and Start Listening to Real Populists Like Sherrod Brown Stop Listening to Trump and Start Listening to Real Populists Like Sherrod Brown

In case you missed it, the Ohio senator made a powerful speech this week against forced arbitration.

Oct 27, 2017 / John Nichols

Pence in Georgia

Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence

Trump is impulsive and dangerous, but Pence might be more effective.

Oct 27, 2017 / Jon Wiener

John Kelly

The General Speaks The General Speaks

“Video Disproves Story Kelly Told About Lawmaker” —The New York Times At first, he spoke with feeling and made sense. Then, suddenly, toward lies and slurs he lurched. He gave us a…

Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Trump Halloween Mask

In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween

Be afraid.

Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Jeff Flake

Jeff Flake’s Call of Conscience Will Not Be Answered by Soulless Republicans Jeff Flake’s Call of Conscience Will Not Be Answered by Soulless Republicans

If a president is dangerous, he should be checked and balanced by Congress. But this Republican Congress still chooses partisanship over principle.

Oct 24, 2017 / John Nichols

Honest Ads

Russian Trolling of US Social Media May Have Been Much Greater Than We Thought Russian Trolling of US Social Media May Have Been Much Greater Than We Thought

The latest revelations from inside Russia heighten concern over Moscow’s Internet “troll farm.”

Oct 23, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

GOP repeal protester

In the Fight to Save Health Care, the Heroes Ride on Wheelchairs—and Wear Pink In the Fight to Save Health Care, the Heroes Ride on Wheelchairs—and Wear Pink

Once again, women, people with disabilities, queer people, and people of color are at the forefront of the struggle to save this country from itself.

Oct 23, 2017 / Jennifer Flynn

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