The War on Immigrants
New Senate Bill Would Curtail ICE's "Unnecessary Overuse of Solitary Confinement”
The bill is the first legislation prompted by an ICIJ and Intercept investigation into ICE’s rampant misuse of solitary confinement.
Politics
All the President’s Crimes
Trump Directed Diplomat to Ask Ukraine to Probe Biden in Overheard Cellphone Call
Trump told a U.S. diplomat who called him from a restaurant in Kyiv that he wanted Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, according to a State Department witness.
Under Pressure From Left, New Jersey Democrats Back Off Vote to Gut Minimum Wage Law
After passing a $15 minimum wage, Democrats are pushing a bill that would suspend scheduled wage increases based on changes in unemployment or retail sales.
Voices
Why Did Chuck Schumer Call an Islamophobe His "Principled" Friend?
Rep. Peter King is not a “moderate” Republican.
Hedge Fund-Backed GOP Group Is Digging Up Dirt on Elizabeth Warren, Documents Show
Remember the documents appearing to contradict Warren’s story about getting fired for being pregnant? They were requested by America Rising.
Mitch McConnell Faces Threat From Populist Challenger Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate Race
Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker announced on Monday the formation of an exploratory committee for a U.S. Senate run.
The War on Immigrants
The U.S. Military Is Monitoring Interfaith Group Opposed to Child Separation, Leaked Document Reveals
The document also contains details on anti-ICE protests and protests by “anti border-wall extremists.”
Voices
All of America’s 607 Billionaires Must Run for President
For all intents and purposes, the United States is already run by its billionaires. They should care about us enough to make things official.
“If It’s Gonna Come Out, It’s Gonna Come Out the Right Way”: Heroes of Torture Report Movie Are Lauded for Dodging Reporters
A choice moment in “The Report” comes when Dianne Feinstein asks Daniel J. Jones what he thinks of Edward Snowden. “I think he’s a traitor,” she says.
A Facebook Ban on Political Ads Would Be a Major Blow to the Left. Just Look at AOC’s Campaign.
AOC fueled her rise, and the rise of a movement, by deftly combining on-the-ground organizing with sophisticated targeting on Facebook.