Fourth of July Reminder: Immigrants Have Never Had it Easy
We’re taught the proud history of a land built by welcomed immigrants. But the truth about their reception is more complicated.
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Grand Jury Indicts Four Men on Charges of Trafficking ‘Ghost Guns’ in NJ
Democrats Warn Trump Against Proposed Change to Poverty Measure ; Hindu Pilgrimage Accepts Transgender Spiritual Order ; and More Picks 6/17
Trump, McConnell, Roberts — Who Will Be Russia’s Favorite Pawn?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is doing everything in his power to make sure that US elections remain vulnerable. He is just the latest Republican to play into Russia’s hands — and he likely won’t be the last.
Mark Cuban’s Simple Solution for Income Inequality in the US
A ‘Disturbing New Normal’ in Australia ; IRS Sets Sights on Poor Americans ; and More Picks 6/5
Powerful Democrat Lives Large on Corporate Cash
Since becoming chairman of the influential Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) has raised and spent tons of campaign cash. Journalist David Daley shares the facts.
Will Anti-Abortion Rhetoric Spark Violence Against Actual Humans?
Ten years ago tomorrow, Dr. George Tiller was murdered for performing abortions. Now, amid restrictive anti-choice legislation getting passed by a slew of states and demagoguery from the White House on the issue, threats against abortion providers are on the rise again. Is it only a matter of time until another actual human being is killed?
The Hypocrisy of Anti-Choice Politicians
It’s one thing for backward-thinking politicians to impose their ideology on a populace that views them as extreme. But they should at least be consistent. A clear-minded look at the abortion debate.
Russia’s Lasting Grip on Christian Conservatives
President Donald Trump’s continued gross depreciation of Russia’s accelerated attempts to disrupt US and Western democracies has ennobled Republican lawmakers and Christian fundamentalist groups to strengthen ties with prominent members of Vladimir Putin’s circle.
The Mueller Report: More Disquieting Insights
The report profiles Trump campaign staffers and their relationships with a huge cast of shadowy Russian operatives.
Could Everything You Know About Global Population Growth Be Wrong?
Contrary to popular and long held assumptions, global population is declining. The environmental consequences are good, the economic consequences are bad, says this podcast guest.
Young Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action on Climate Change
America’s youngest generation took to Capitol Hill this week to tell policymakers it’s time to act on the climate crisis.
What Gun Background Checks Can’t Detect: Stupidity
Even if background checks legislation passes, it won’t detect a gun owner’s potential for doing spectacularly reckless things.