Donald Trump Is Flirting With a Constitutional Crisis
If the president follows through on his threat to declare a national emergency, experts warn he could upend our entire political system.
Trump’s Racist Language of Pollution Drives His Brand of Fascism
The viciousness of the Trump administration and the cruelty imposed by neoliberalism mutually inform each other.
Their Numbers Growing, Latinos Gain Clout in the New Congress
A record 43 Latinos have been elected to Congress, demonstrating the rising power of the 57 million people of Latin American origin who live in the U.S.
Trump Plans to Stop Disaster Relief Funds to Puerto Rico
The president believes, without evidence, that local government is using the money to pay off its debt rather than help citizens rebuild.
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American History for Truthdiggers: Tragic Dawn of Overseas Imperialism
By 1898, a great land empire had been forged through brutal conquest. Now the American gaze turned to foreign lands.
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Noam Chomsky: Trump and His Enablers Are 'Criminally Insane'
In a new interview, the political theorist further clarifies why the GOP is the "most dangerous organization in human history."
Insects Are Vanishing at an Alarming Rate, New Study Finds
Climate change has set off a "bugpocalypse" across the globe. Activists warn it should be a wake-up call for all of us.
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The Establishment’s ‘Fear’ Is Different From Yours
Political and media elites from both major parties may now consider Trump a threat, but their reasons and potential fixes are in line with their own interests.
President, Irked by Puerto Rico Critics, Says No to Statehood
Gov. Ricardo Rossello reacts by saying a political feud with San Juan's mayor shouldn't be the basis of Trump's stance on the issue.
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Rich U.S. Mainlanders Are Finding a Tax Paradise in Puerto Rico
Thanks to two obscure laws, those with the means to live there for half the year can skip out on taxes while the island struggles to rebuild after Hurricane Maria.
