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The Astonishing Numbers Behind the Republican Crusade Against Pregnant Women

By Alex Henderson, AlterNet

America's infant mortality rate ranks among the highest in the developed world. READ MORE»

With the Mueller Bombshell, the GOP’s Grand Conspiracy Theory Falls Apart

By Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump couldn’t get his henchman to fire Mueller, and backed down. His defenders are left looking like idiots again. READ MORE»

Dutch Spies Caught Russian Hacker Breaching Obama’s White House and Dem Party

By Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet

Dutch journalists give tantalizing details of a cyber-war between Russia and America. READ MORE»

3 Reasons Why a Meat Tax Is a Good Idea

By Ben Williamson, AlterNet

Like cigarettes, alcohol and gasoline, meat should be federally taxed to help pay for its health and environmental costs. READ MORE»

Idaho Brazenly Disregards the Affordable Care Act, Defying Rule of Law

By Jacob Sugarman, AlterNet

Unable to repeal Obamacare, Republicans opt to ignore it altogether. READ MORE»

Millions of Americans Are Ingesting a Chemical Some Experts Believe Has No Safe Exposure Level

By Dan Ross, Truthout

New cases of PFAS contamination are being discovered "almost daily" across the country. READ MORE»

Bank of Whose America?

By Kalena Thomhave, The American Prospect

By eliminating a popular free checking account, Bank of America only reminds us that traditional banking is for everyone—except the poor. READ MORE»

Women’s Rights Attorney Gloria Allred on Suing Donald Trump for Sexual Assault: 'Truth Matters'

By Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!

During Gloria Allred’s speech on Saturday at the Respect Rally, Allred called for passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. READ MORE»

Army Prayer Breakfast to Feature 'Christian Extremist' Who Believes PTSD Only Impacts Nonbelievers

AlterNet

He also bought a private jet because demons allegedly fly on commercial airlines. READ MORE»

What the Second Women's March Meant to the U.S. and the World

By Jane Arscott, The Conversation

Crowds in the U.S. in 2017 were estimated at 3.5 to 5.5 million. READ MORE»

WaPo Editor Blames Lack of U.S. Leadership for Famine Caused by U.S. Leadership

By Adam Johnson, FAIR

Lamenting a “lack of American leadership” is a time-honored cliche for many major U.S. papers. READ MORE»

Brazil’s Democracy Is Being Pushed Toward the Abyss

By Mark Weisbrot, CounterPunch

Brazil’s democracy is now weaker than it has been since military rule ended. READ MORE»

When Resistance That Fixates on President Trump Gives Him Too Much Credit

By Lisa Manheim and Kathryn Watts, YES! Magazine

Trump’s power is limited. Here’s how people can use their own power to oppose his actions. READ MORE»

Billy Graham's Granddaughter Says What We're All Thinking About Trump's Evangelical Enablers

AlterNet

His religious supporters are hypocrites who "send the wrong message to the world about what Christianity is." READ MORE»

Burger King Loves Net Neutrality (?!) and Other Whoppers

By Craig Aaron, Common Dreams

Burger King just made an ad about Net Neutrality. READ MORE»

Devin Nunes’ Hometown Paper Excoriates Him for Promoting ‘Ridiculous’ Conspiracy About FBI

By Elizabeth Preza, Raw Story

The editorial asked why he couldn't focus instead on health care, jobs and Dreamers. READ MORE»

'The View' Hosts Shut S. E. Cupp Down for Using Monica Lewinsky to Divert from Trump Scandal

By David Ferguson, Raw Story

“She’s been interviewed a hundred times.” READ MORE»

Sally Kohn Rips Ben Ferguson's Defense of Republican 'Secret Society' Conspiracy to Shreds

By Noor Al-Sibai, Raw Story

She explained why it was all a "desperate" and hypocritical mess. READ MORE»