Women are sick of politicians meddling in their health care decisions for cheap political points. Young people are hitting the road to let them know.
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Republicans Make Big Advances Thanks to Citizens United
The increase in corporate money in elections has favored one party over the other.
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What Happens When the Person Taking Care of Your Mom Can’t Earn a Living Wage?
When the Supreme Court ruled that unions could not collect dues from the home-care workers they represent, the justices set workers and their clients on a course that could harm them both.
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The Republican Quasi-Isolationists Change Their Tune
It’s not hard to figure out why: If Barack Obama doesn’t want war, then that’s what they have to favor.
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Why Republicans Can’t Solve Their Problem With Women Voters
They’re trying to figure it out, but the problem lies in both their policies and their attitude.
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Jindal’s Assault on Abortion Rights the Latest Round in the War on Women
The Louisiana governor and 2016 presidential hopeful has signed into law a measure that would shut at least three of the state’s five abortion clinics.
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How Did Racist Right-Wing Fantasy Presented as Truth Come to Top the New York Times Bestseller List?
Calling African Americans “culturally backward” and arguing against the public accommodations section of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Dinesh D’Souza soars to the top of the chart.
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Why the Uber Controversy Won’t Convince Young Voters That the GOP Is the Cool Party
Republicans are falling all over themselves to praise Uber. But it’s not going to help them solve their problem with young people.
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Why the Rand Paul Phenomenon Isn’t Exactly a Libertarian Triumph
Even if he’s not a “real” libertarian, the Kentucky senator demonstrates the philosophy’s core political problem.
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Court Rules NC Voting Rights Rollback to Stay In Place Until After Midterm Elections
Since taking control of state government in 2011, Republicans rolled back North Carolina’s progressive voting laws. A new regime of fewer voting days and voter ID requirements will be in place for November’s legislative and congressional elections.
