Why so many Americans hate Trump’s tax reform
Forget trickle-down economics, the GOP is practicing tinkle-down economics!
Oil exploration in Arctic Ocean approved by Trump administration as ANWR drilling bill moves...
"A vote for the Senate tax reform bill is a vote supporting the destruction of America's iconic Arctic National Wildlife Refuge."
Mulvaney’s in, bankers win, and Trump shafts Americans again
Donald Trump was hostile to the CFPB from the start, and he said this as he shoehorned Mulvaney into the director’s chair.
California Assemblyman resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
At least seven women have accused Bocanegra of sexually harassing or assaulting them since 2009.
A simple checklist inspires a new kind of activism
A weekly newsletter created by a rookie Portland activist is moving people to action by prioritizing under-the-radar issues over big headline grabbers.
Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion
A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.
EPA holding its only public hearing on clean power plan repeal in coal country
The EPA will receive online comments about its proposal and any requests for additional public meetings until Jan. 16.
Climate-denying Koch brothers back purchase of Time Magazine
So nearly thirty years after Time’s iconic “Planet of the Year” cover, the magazine could soon be running headlines like: “Exclusive: the world is flat.”
Yes, a government shutdown might be the best strategy
Democrats cannot back down from funding children’s health and protecting Dreamers. These issues are moral priorities.
Federal judge orders military to accept transgender troops at the start of the new...
“This is a complete victory for our plaintiffs and all transgender service members, who are now once again able to serve on equal terms and without the threat of being discharged.”