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Trump Perverts the Constitution
Yes, that’s sounds extreme. Yes, that’s what the president is doing.
Only Trump Believes He Can Pardon Himself
The argument, every single word, is bullshit, and the president’s attorneys know it.
4,645 Reasons to Impeach Trump
Thousands of Americans are dead thanks to Trump’s indifference. Obstruction of justice is bad. This is worse.
Keep the (Democratic) Faith
Dinesh D’Souza’s disgusting pardon may look like yet another reason to lose hope in democracy. But it’s really the opposite.
The Problem No One Talks About
Whose interests stand in the way of a more perfect union? A majority of Americans over 50.
Just Say It. Baby Boomers Oppose Democracy
The history of the baby boomers is a history of a federal government providing what young people can only dream of.
Programming note
Memorial Day Weekend can’t come soon enough.
Clapper Provides the Democrats an Opening
The former intelligence head says Russia decided the 2016 election. Time for the Democrats to lead.
Who Hates America Now?
Brennan, Clapper and Hayden are blazing a trail for the Democrats. They should take it.
Want Gun Control? Empower the ATF
We need to expand the scope of political conflict against the NRA. But eventually, we need to talk about policy.