Politics
Slaves of the tribe: The hidden history of the Freedmen
November 29, 2017In the southern U.S., slavery conferred a vast amount power and influence on slave owners. It was no different among the five indigenous nations.
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Battle over consumer protection agency hits the streets and the courts
November 29, 2017The big banks have spent tens of millions in lobbying, and tried virtually everything, to eliminate the CFPB. The GOP has willingly obeyed their orders.
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Looming vote on tax cut for the rich leads to mobilization
November 22, 2017The rich will get richer and the sick will get sicker.
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From Russia with love: Lenin’s Letter to American Workers
November 21, 2017Just before Christmas, on December 21, 1917, a strange freighter pulled into Elliott Bay in Seattle. This vessel bore an unfamiliar flag—a red flag.
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Group of House Dems unveil impeachment articles, party leadership cautions patience
November 20, 2017Rank-and-file Democrats, led by Reps. Steve Cohen and Luis Gutierrez, say there’s enough evidence to impeach Trump—even if they just stick to the legal issues.
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