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The Case for Democratic Recklessness

Democrats may place a greater value on a functioning government than Republicans do—and that’s commendable—but it’s putting the…

On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Gavin Grimm, a transgender boy…

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A man wearing a costume poses during a demonstration of cleaners, health workers, and others against reforms of…

President Donald Trump’s advisors are clashing over whether or not the United States should pull out of the…

But many prominent Democrats argue that’s not enough. By Kate Wheeling Jeff Sessions at his confirmation hearing on…

A political scientist argues the case for bringing more citizens into the political discussion. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…

These days, if you're feeling like turning your anger into action, you're hardly alone. Here's what history has to teach you.

Politicians and researchers are wondering if current federal spending on housing is being properly targeted.

Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL in the middle of his second term as Montana’s sole congressman, was…