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GOP Albatross | James A. Haught

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GOP Albatross | James A. Haught

Every schoolchild knows that the Ancient Mariner was forced to wear a dead albatross around his neck.

A Historian Reflects on the Return of Fascism | Lawrence Wittner

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A Historian Reflects on the Return of Fascism | Lawrence Wittner

Back in 1941, the year of my birth, fascism stood on the brink of conquering the world. During…

Trump’s 153rd week in office | In cartoons

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Trump’s 153rd week in office | In cartoons

Peace on Earth. It was nice while it lasted.

Democrats’ 2020 Outlook Is Hardly 20/20 | Peter Funt

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Democrats’ 2020 Outlook Is Hardly 20/20 | Peter Funt

With former housing secretary Julian Castro departed, the oversized Democratic presidential field reaches a critical point: More candidates…

Gov. Inslee on border detainments: ‘This will not stand’

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Gov. Inslee on border detainments: ‘This will not stand’

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the reports of Iranian-Americans being detained at the U.S.-Canadian border were “deeply alarming”…

Normal Nation | Mel Gurtov

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Normal Nation | Mel Gurtov

With the assassination of Gen. Qasem Soleimani, Donald Trump has arguably done more to undermine U.S. interests in…

State sues Johnson & Johnson, claims it fueled opioid epidemic

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State sues Johnson & Johnson, claims it fueled opioid epidemic

SEATTLE — State attorneys sued Johnson & Johnson on Thursday, accusing the internationally known corporation of fueling an…

Murray statement on death of Qasem Soleimani by US airstrikes

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Murray statement on death of Qasem Soleimani by US airstrikes

U.S. Senator Patty Murray said President Trump did not seek approval from Congress when the administration ordered an…

It’s Time | Wim Laven

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It’s Time | Wim Laven

“Remember that I predicted a long time ago that President Obama will attack Iran because of his inability…

Trump’s 152nd week in office | In cartoons

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Trump’s 152nd week in office | In cartoons

A quick one while he’s away.

Buzz Off, 2019: A Pop Quiz On This Year’s Trumpster Fire | Dick Polman

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Buzz Off, 2019: A Pop Quiz On This Year’s Trumpster Fire | Dick Polman

Year three of the man-child administration was much like his first two, only more so. But before you…

A More Perfect Union | Wim Laven

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A More Perfect Union | Wim Laven

Current partisan politics frequently returns to questions and debates about the supreme law of the land — the…

Militarism: The Delusion Lives | Robert C. Koehler

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Militarism: The Delusion Lives | Robert C. Koehler

The annual defense budget, passed recently by both the House (377-48) and Senate (82-8), came in at $738…