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More Americans Than Ever Want Marijuana Legalized. Lawmakers Should Listen.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans want cannabis to be legal — but marijuana arrests are going up, not down.
What, Me Worry?
Trump responds to a stark UN panel warning on climate change.
Journalists Say Trump’s Caravan Claims Are ‘Evidence-Free.’ It’s Worse Than That.
Reporters know the president is telling racist lies to rile up his base. Why won’t they just say that?
Even As Voter Registration Soars, Voter Suppression Lives On
Is your state working to increase accessibility to the ballot box, or to disenfranchise its citizens?
Trump’s Gender ‘Science’ Is Reductive, Mean, and Wrong
The White House says its move to erase the civil rights of 1.4 million transgender Americans is “grounded in science.” No it bloody well isn’t.
Any Senior Who Needs Home Care Should Get It
Caring for loved ones with dementia is hard enough. Families shouldn’t have to bear a financial crisis on top of that.
A Devil’s Deal With Saudi Arabia
There’s no abuse a few stays at Trump hotels can’t fix.
Stealing the Vote
The GOP isn’t out to “win” elections anymore. They’re just trying to make sure anyone who might vote against them can’t.
Elizabeth Warren Wades into Sensitive Territory on Identity
Trump’s “Pocahontas” slur is obviously racist. But Warren’s approach to claiming Native identity bothers some Native Americans, too.
All Laws That Make It a Crime to be Homeless Should Be Repealed
Here’s what should replace them.