In the aftermath of an inconclusive election, the United Kingdom faces a prolonged political stalemate and lost confidence in government.
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Cheer Up, Democrats
Progressives should be encouraged by recent special election results, not looking for a scapegoat.
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The Fight to Organize Port Drivers — Modern-Day Indentured Servants
Drivers in ports around the country are literally paying to work in an exploitative industry. We spoke to the union trying to organize them.
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Republicans Resort to the Same Strategy They Always Use on Health Care: Lying
Did you think the party that invented “death panels” would do anything different?
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Wage Theft and Shoplifting: Same Cost, Different Deterrents
A massive force is deployed against one, but not the other. (Guess which.)
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The Mysterious Case of the Ex-Prime Minister’s Memoir
A police raid on a publisher may be another sign of shrinking freedom of expression in Israel.
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The False Promise of Trump’s Rural Infrastructure Investment
The president’s loyal fans cheer him on, but that’s because they haven’t been reading the scorecard.
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Senate Health-Care Bill: Tax Cuts for Rich, Skimpy Coverage for Everyone Else
Instead of moderating the GOP House’s version, the Senate health-care bill doubles down on cuts in coverage and tax cuts for the rich.
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Virginia’s Power Broker
A legislative power grab and a controversial pipeline project have drawn new scrutiny of Dominion Energy.
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Keeping Russia Out of the Voting Booth
Recent disclosures reveal attempted Russian intrusions into American election systems—and that state officials were kept in the dark.