Leaked Memo Reveals Government Plan to 'Traumatize' Migrant Children
In a new interview with MSNBC, Sen. Jeff Merkley accuses the Trump administration of "intentionally [creating] a humanitarian disaster."
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The West Has Islam Dangerously Wrong
University of Michigan professor and author Juan Cole explores our biggest misconceptions about the world's second-largest religion. (Pictured: author Sam Harris.)
Government Mistakenly Wanted to Deport U.S. Veteran, Says ACLU
A Marine veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder is held for three days for possible deportation.
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Federal Court Foils Trump Administration Bid to Rewrite Census
This is the first of many lawsuits that could go all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Dubious History
In an age of alternative facts, this new edition of the classic "Lies My Teacher Told Me" is an essential cornerstone of historical literacy.
Progressives Demand Democrats Stonewall on All Senate Bills
Amid a government shutdown, organizations such as Indivisible call on elected officials to force the hand of Donald Trump and the GOP.
We Should Be Appalled by What Happened This Christmas at the Border
Trump tweets incessantly about the border, but he's never mentioned the two young victims of his administration's immigration policies.
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Notorious RBG Gets Glitzified in 'On the Basis of Sex'
Objection! The new biopic is a miscast misstep in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the popular Supreme Court justice.
Trump Says He’s Eager to Sign Bipartisan Criminal Justice Bill
The sweeping legislation would give judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and would boost prisoner rehabilitation efforts.
Facing Pressure, McConnell Agrees to Criminal Justice Vote
The Senate majority leader says he will bring legislation to the floor to overhaul the nation's federal sentencing laws.
