U.S.
Election Day 2017: Progressives rack up wins from coast to coast
November 8, 2017The wave of activism that has produced mass marches and protests against Trump-GOP schemes led to a massive influx of new progressive Democratic candidates, mostly female.
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Labor ramps up campaign against Trump tax cut for the rich
November 8, 2017Led by the AFL-CIO, more unions are speaking out against the Republicans’ tax cut for the rich, saying the middle class – and union members – will wind up footing the bill.
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Small Texas town devastated by mass shooting
November 6, 2017A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside a church in a small South Texas community on Sunday, massacring 26 people and wounding 20 others in a matter...
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Mass incarceration is a women’s issue, too
November 6, 2017The United States is one of the top incarcerators of women in the world, which breaks up families and endangers children.
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Trump tax cuts for the rich draw more fire from workers
November 3, 2017"If you buy my tax plan, I have a bridge I can sell you too." - House leader Ryan trying to make a tough sell!
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