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President Donald Trump announces his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court.

Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Flood Your Senators With Calls Demanding They Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

Democrats can and should fight this nomination.

Feb 1, 2017 / NationAction

Ukrainian Armored Vehicle

The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente

The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.

Feb 1, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Neil Gorsuch Supreme Court Nomination Protest

Senate Democrats Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Senate Democrats Can Block Trump’s Supreme Court Pick

If Democrats can hold onto 41 of their 48 votes, they can postpone a final floor vote indefinitely.

Feb 1, 2017 / William Yeomans

The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump

The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump

Massive anti-Trump protests are helping Democrats find their spine.

Jan 31, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Syrian Refugees Resettle to US

The Xenophobic Lie Behind Trump’s Ban on Syrian Refugees The Xenophobic Lie Behind Trump’s Ban on Syrian Refugees

Trump isn’t alone in promoting the idea that desperate civilians fleeing the carnage pose a security threat.

Jan 31, 2017 / Joshua Holland

Donald Trump

Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture Donald Trump Represents the Worst of Football Culture

But at least we can take hope in rebel athletes like Colin Kaepernick.

Jan 31, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte

San Francisco Oil Refinery

This Bay Area Proposal Would Strike a Huge Blow to the Dirtiest Forms of Oil Production This Bay Area Proposal Would Strike a Huge Blow to the Dirtiest Forms of Oil Production

A proposed emissions cap would prevent the area’s refineries from converting dirtier-burning oils into fuel. Will it pass?

Jan 31, 2017 / Will Parrish

LAX Trump protesters

The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious

It will take sustained and strategic action on many fronts to defend our democracy while building a bigger, stronger progressive movement.

Jan 31, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Mad King Donald’s Alternative Facts Mad King Donald’s Alternative Facts

“I’m, like, very smart, believe me!”

Jan 31, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

Trump Has Created a Constitutional Crisis

Trump Has Created a Constitutional Crisis Trump Has Created a Constitutional Crisis

It took Richard Nixon almost five years to launch a Saturday Night Massacre. Donald Trump launched a Monday Night Massacre in just ten days.

Jan 31, 2017 / John Nichols

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