Democracy Reform Advocates Hail HR 1 as First Step in a Winnable Battle
Restoring government of the people — or not — will define the nation’s future, activists say.
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How America Fell Out of Love With Machine Guns
If you think the current brouhaha over gun violence is somehow unprecedented in American history, read on.
Rep. Paul Gosar Claims Climate Change Isn’t Real, Cites Photosynthesis
Manafort Hopeful After Mueller Mistake ; Understanding the Netanyahu Indictment ; and More Picks 3/1
Socialism vs. Capitalism… We’re Having the Wrong Debate
A look at how the excesses of capitalism have taken over everything from the lines at Disneyland to the carpool lane of your daily commute.
Michael Cohen’s Murky Backstory Warrants More Scrutiny
A great deal remains to be discovered about the disgraced lawyer’s Russia ties and the nature of his nearly two-decade dalliance with Trump. Will Congress ask?
What’s the Cost of Turning History and Racial Politics into Entertainment?
Spoiler Alert! This podcast features a detailed discussion of the story portrayed in the film Green Book. If you haven’t seen it yet, and plan to, please save this podcast for later. The movie Green Book has earned accolades and attacks since it was released in December. The controversies are sure to be rekindled […]
For Stacey Abrams, Voter Suppression Is Personal
Abrams came very close in her Georgia race to be the country’s first female African American governor. Still a major political mover and shaker, she’s using what happened to her in 2018 to spur reform of voting laws throughout the country.
Saudi Arabia’s Double Standard on International Justice
Young Saudi men facing serious charges in the US manage to escape their day in court and receive a quick flight home. Such meddling in foreign justice is a curious development, considering the hostility the Kingdom shows toward outside influence on its own internal affairs.
Is the GOP Trying to Gaslight Americans on Voter Fraud?
Texas led the way, but expect more false claims of voter fraud from the White House and Republican-controlled states ahead of the 2020 election.
Turns Out There Were Two Separate CIA Torture Programs
EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Kaye exposes a second rendition and interrogation program, and argues that one of them amounted to human experimentation.
Philly Ignores Cybersecurity and Disability Access in Voting System Selection
Philadelphia is poised to choose a vulnerable barcode voting system after a “Blue Ribbon Commission” hid its criticism of such systems in the endnotes of its election-security report. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania auditor general has opened a probe into Philadelphia’s selection process, which appears designed to favor one vendor.
Exclusive Podcast With Top Democrat: No Chance for Sweeping Gun Laws
A conversation with California Rep. Mike Thompson (D), chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.