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Should America Also Have a Private Spying Agency?
Trump's distrust of the 'deep state' CIA has led to a proposal to hire independent spooks.
Why Has Mattis Made It Easier to Drop Cluster Bombs?
Trump has reversed a policy imposed by George W. Bush that put civilian safety first.
Trump's Tax Reform Will Make America Poorer and Sicker
It will be particularly devastating for those with chronic medical conditions.
The Voter Suppression Law That May Allow Moore to Win
One in six African Americans in Alabama has been barred from voting in recent elections.
Trump's Simple Take on the World Won't Stop Terrorism
Trump's obsession with "winning" is at odds with reality.
Robert Reich: Resist This Legal Assault on Resistance
Laws to put mobsters behind bars are being used by big corporations to stifle legitimate dissent.
Why Prosecuting Flynn Under Logan Act Would Backfire
If Mueller brought charges under that law, the White House would condemn the act as a witch hunt on stilts.
Despoiling Our National Parks Betrays Our Democracy
Trump's decision to commercialize two vast tracts of wild land in Utah runs counter to American values.
Is There Any Form of Tax Republicans Believe In?
The hullabaloo over the Estate Tax is a deceitful distraction.
Don Jr. Hides Behind Bogus Attorney-Client Privilege
Republicans can insist Don Jr. tells what he knows about the Russia meeting. But will they?
Robert Reich: Guess Who Benefits From Trump's Tax Cuts?
Even though U.S. economy is doing well, the benefits aren't trickling down to most Americans.
Has Trump Turned America Into a Kleptocracy?
Trump made $19.7 million from his Washington DC hotel between September 2016 and April 2017.
Trump Jr. Cited Legal Privilege for Chat With His Dad
Even though neither is a lawyer, Trump Jr. told Congress his talks with the president about meeting with a Russian lawyer are protected.
Where Does Trump Stand on Encryption? It's an Enigma
By saying nothing so far, Trump has maintained the encryption-rich status quo.
Fake News Is Bad. But Fake Science Is More Dangerous
70 percent of Americans can't understand the science section of the New York Times.
Will the Tax Cuts Spur Growth? Few Economists Think So
Only one out of 42 economists surveyed believe GDP will be substantially higher a decade from now.
Why Is Trump Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem?
The move may give Iran and other anti-US forces a reason to go after moderate Arab governments.
Republicans Have Become the Party That Harms Vulnerable
They think having 13 million lose their health insurance is 'moderate.'
Why Senators Will Likely Agree to Moore Taking His Seat
Senators tend to stick to party lines, whatever the offence.
Can the Government Track Individuals Without a Warrant?
Is there a legal difference between content of a communication and tracking its whereabouts?
Republicans Are Helping Trump Destroy Capitalism
Neil Buchanan writes that it was never true that what's good for General Motors is good for America.
Gorka: After Eight Years of Trump, Eight Years of Pence
Trump's former assistant tells why he is happy to be outside the West Wing.
Trump's Cabinet Shuffle: Cotton A Disaster at CIA
Tillerson may be replaced by CIA's Pompeo, which leaves a vacancy at the Agency.
Flynn Was No Maverick Operator. So Who Was Running Him?
21 questions about the Trump campaign's collusion with Russia raised by the plea agreement with Flynn.
What Has Flynn Agreed to Do to Stay Out of Jail?
Flynn has very good information and was in a strong bargaining position with Mueller.
Robert Reich: This Tax Cut for Rich Won't Spur Growth
What's the real formula for growth? Better access to education, healthcare, and transportation.
Roy Moore's Bastard Child Sting Backfires on Alt-Right
The WashPo did not run the false story, instead reporting how O'Keefe tried to fool the Post.
As Obama Warns Modi, Ivanka Given Lavish Indian Welcome
India will find it difficult to surpass Ivanka's style welcome when her father visits next year.
What Does Blackwater Founder Know of Podesta Email Leak
He says with great certainty that it wasn't the Russians. Despite unanimous US intelligence verdict.
Franken Should Go. Clinton, Biden Should Be Condemned
No one is irreplaceable and even "good guys" are not always worth defending.