Impeachment, Trump, and the 2020 Election Race – World Reaction
Reading Time: 4 minutes As Donald Trump became only the third US president to be impeached, the implications of the House action for the 2020 election are being studied globally.
History Rhymes: Trump’s Quid Pro Quo Reprises Nixon’s
Reading Time: 9 minutes President Donald Trump’s attempted quid pro quo isn’t the first by a corrupt Republican president eager to discredit a likely Democratic opponent.
Are Americans Ready to Junk the Electoral College?
Reading Time: 5 minutes A growing number of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates have said the Electoral College is undemocratic and needs to be replaced. But, with what?
Who is William Barr? Attorney General’s Unknown Past
Reading Time: 16 minutes Ex-CIA officer Frank Snepp recalls the forgotten past of ex-CIA officer Bill Barr — and what Barr did that was so controversial the first time he was attorney general, nearly three decades ago.
Warriors Wanted: Does the US Military Prey on Teenagers?
Reading Time: 10 minutes Critics accuse US military recruiters of “predatory” practices that target the young and naive.
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.
Watchdog Group Sues to Reveal Dark Money Donor List After Feds Won’t
Reading Time: 4 minutes With the FEC in disarray, watchdog groups are working the courts to test the limits of Citizens United and reveal the donors of so-called “dark money” super PACs.
Voter Suppression in Indian Country: ‘A Little Bit Insulting’
Reading Time: 5 minutes Native Americans could significantly sway the outcome of the 2020 election in several states — if they’re allowed to vote.