A ‘Wild West’ for Dangerous Magnet Sets
Reading Time: 7 minutes Since a federal district court threw out a ban on these dangerous products, injuries have spiked.
Alfalfa Club: The ‘Other’ America for the Rich and Famous
Reading Time: 3 minutes The rich and privileged who belong to the Alfalfa Club mix and mingle each year on Robert E. Lee’s birthday. You can bet they’re not thinking about what’s best for you.
The Sleeper Issue That Could Swing the 2020 Election
Reading Time: 5 minutes Here’s the backstory to Trump’s calculus with the pro-life crowd — a sleeper issue of great importance.
The Latest Pipeline Battle: ‘Everyday People’ vs. Corporate Goliath
Reading Time: 7 minutes Dominion Energy is hoping the Supreme Court will end the legal stalemate that has blocked its pipeline. But opponents pledge to continue the fight.
A Threat to a Whistleblower Is a Threat to Us All
Reading Time: 4 minutes House Republicans and President Donald Trump are trying to unmask the Ukraine whistleblower. If they succeed, will future whistleblowers keep silent?
Ukraine Whistleblower Came Forward in Spite of Weak Protections
Reading Time: 5 minutes A whistleblower complaint is behind the mountain of damaging evidence changing minds about impeachment. It’s a miracle it got through.
In Memoriam: Elijah Cummings
Reading Time: 2 minutes Long before he was pilloried by President Donald Trump, Rep. Elijah Cummings was memorable. Constituents and colleagues admired his fierce pursuit of the truth.
Avoiding Trump’s Wrath: Portman, Johnson Take Different Paths
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just how far will GOP senators go to protect President Donald Trump? Two senators’ differing approaches suggest some cracks in Republican defenses.
Portugal’s No-Drama Election Offers Respite From Trump Chaos
Reading Time: 6 minutes One of western Europe’s newest democracies embraces civil political discourse. What a concept!
100 Years After Suffrage, Full Equality Eludes Women
Reading Time: 9 minutes Women in the US won the right to vote 100 years ago today. But they still have a long way to go before being equally represented in politics.