democracy
The other 4th of July: Slavery’s defeat was second American Revolution
July 3, 2018The stakes of the second American Revolution were as great as those of 1776. When Grant’s troops marched into Vicksburg, they broke the back of slavery.
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Alito’s folly, part 1: SCOTUS Janus ruling undermines democracy
July 3, 2018Alito either misunderstands or simply disrespects democracy.
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The struggle for democracy continues: German and American perspectives
June 22, 2018The struggle for democracy is in high gear—or as they say in the global South, a luta continua, the struggle continues.
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Worried about Russian election tampering? Look what Republicans are up to.
June 11, 2018We should take steps to ensure no foreign power can interfere with our elections, but we should also act boldly to ensure that the right to vote is not undermined by zealous partisans at home.
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Shell game: Trump, Cohen rake in big bucks by selling access
May 9, 2018In what looks like a pay-for-play scheme, Trump's lawyer has been funneling millions through front company bank accounts.
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