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January 31, 2017

Former Watergate Prosecutor: We Need Officials Who Will Stand Up to Trump

January 31, 2017

Billionaires Arrive in Davos on Private Jets to "Solve" Inequality While Starving Children Eat Ashes in Madacascar

January 30, 2017

Chad foreign minister Moussa Faki Mahamat to head African Union

January 30, 2017

African Union criticises US for ‘taking many of our people as slaves’ and not taking refugees

January 30, 2017

Ford breaks from Trump over ban as Detroit Muslims protest

January 30, 2017

Trump fires acting attorney general for refusing to defend legality of his refugee ban

January 30, 2017

Gunmen kill 6, injure 8 in ‘terrorist attack’ on worshipers at Quebec City mosque

January 30, 2017

More US judges rule to restrict Trump ‘Muslim ban’ travel order

January 30, 2017

‘We must respond’: European leaders criticize Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’

January 30, 2017

Airbnb offers free housing to refugees affected by Muslim travel ban

January 29, 2017

UN Ambassador Haley Lashes Out at US Allies in a Message of Vengance

January 29, 2017

America Should Look in the Mirror

January 29, 2017

US judge blocks deportations under Trump's Muslim ban

January 29, 2017

Former KGB chief who helped British spy Christopher Steele compile his lurid Trump dossier found dead

January 28, 2017

Madeleine Albright and Mayim Bialik vow to join Trump's Muslim registry

January 28, 2017

Trump banned refugees on Holocaust Remembrance Day. That says everything

January 28, 2017

L.A. tallies its homeless population amid concern about rising encampments

January 28, 2017

John Hurt, the actor who died in ‘so many spectacular ways’

January 28, 2017

Federal judge blocks Texas law requiring funeral rites for aborted or miscarried fetuses

January 28, 2017

Protesters Descend on JFK as Immigration Officials Detain Refugees

January 26, 2017

Jay Z Calls for Rikers Jail to be Closed in Exclusive Interview with Democracy Now!

January 26, 2017

Donald Trump: 'Had we taken the oil, you wouldn't have ISIS'

January 26, 2017

The State Department’s entire senior management team just resigned

January 26, 2017

Madeleine Albright ‘ready to become Muslim’ to protest Trump’s immigration policy

January 26, 2017

Mexico Cancels Meeting: Trump Shreds US-Mexico Relations in Less Than a Week

January 26, 2017

Compromise Does Not Work With Our Political Opponents. When Will We Learn?

January 26, 2017

Bessie Coleman: The first African American female to become a pilot

January 26, 2017

Americans could save $1 trillion over 10 years by financing infrastructure through publicly-owned banks

January 25, 2017

Carl Reiner Remembers Mary Tyler Moore: ‘She Was Grace Personified’

January 25, 2017

Oil Pipeline Spills 53,000 Gallons on First Nations Land

January 25, 2017

Mary Tyler Moore, Emmy-winning sitcom star, dead at 80

January 25, 2017

Winona LaDuke: Trump's Push to Build Dakota Access & Keystone XL Pipelines is a Declaration of War

January 25, 2017

A Complete Disregard for Democracy: Greenpeace Condemns Trump's Move on Pipelines & Silencing of EPA

January 25, 2017

Trump set to issue orders on border wall, immigration crackdown

January 25, 2017

Malia Obama Attends Sundance Standing Rock Solidarity Event Against DAPL

January 25, 2017

Video released of Chicago police chase that left unarmed teen dead

January 25, 2017

The Netherlands to Counter Trump's "Global Gag Rule" With International Abortion Fund

January 24, 2017

As Trump Moves to Advance Dakota Access Pipeline, Former VP Al Gore Calls #DAPL "An Atrocity"

January 24, 2017

Gag Me: Trump's Anti-Abortion Executive Order

January 24, 2017

"An Inconvenient Sequel": Al Gore on New Film, Trump, Climate Change & His Opposition to DAPL

January 24, 2017

Now President, Trump Once Again Lies About Why He Lost Popular Vote

January 24, 2017

Information lockdown hits Trump’s federal agencies

January 24, 2017

Jeremy Scahill on Trump Team: A Cabal of Religious Extremists, Privatization Advocates & Racists

January 24, 2017

Gov to Trump: 'California is not turning back. Not now, not ever'

January 24, 2017

Lee O’Denat, WorldstarHipHop founder, dies at 43

January 24, 2017

Donald Trump's press secretary Sean Spicer says 'we can sometimes disagree with the facts'

January 22, 2017

Pope warns against Hitler-like leaders coming to power on wave of populism

January 22, 2017

On His First Day in Office, Trump Raises Taxes on Middle-Class Homebuyers

January 22, 2017

How Kellyanne Conway ushered in the era of ‘alternative facts’

January 22, 2017

Secret Service plans to investigate Madonna for saying she wants to blow up the White House

January 22, 2017

Trump’s Two-Step Strategy To Take Over the Truth

January 22, 2017

Trump Advisor Calls Press Secretary's Falsehoods "Alternative Facts"

January 22, 2017

With False Claims, Trump Attacks Media on Turnout and Intelligence Rift

January 22, 2017

Civil Rights, Climate Change, and Healthcare Were All Scrubbed from the White House Website

January 22, 2017

At Sundance, Hollywood stars rally against Trump: 'This is a new America'

January 22, 2017

Donald Trump’s Unprecedented, Divisive Speech

January 21, 2017

China still dumping U.S. debt -- and so is Japan. But Russia is buying

January 21, 2017

Petition demanding the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns secures 100k signatures

January 21, 2017

Gambia's former leader Jammeh flies into exile in Equatorial Guinea

January 21, 2017

President Trump hit immediately with ethics complaint

January 21, 2017

Ex-CIA chief Brennan bashes Trump over speech during CIA visit

January 21, 2017

In San Francisco it's no kids allowed

January 21, 2017

Madonna Women's March Speech "Blowing Up The White House" on Washington Anti Trump

January 21, 2017

Madonna stuns MSNBC hosts with live F-bombs at Washington Women’s March

January 21, 2017

Women's Marches on All Seven Continents Demand 'A Better Future'

January 21, 2017

‘Destroying Palmyra is cultural cleansing of Syrian people’ – UNESCO

January 21, 2017

She's white rural republican and she's protesting President Trump

January 21, 2017

Women's March Sets Off in D.C. as 'Sister Marches' Take to Streets Around the World

January 20, 2017

217 arrests, 6 officer injuries during inauguration protests

January 20, 2017

Trump’s Inauguration Concert Was a Total Disaster

January 20, 2017

Why Chelsea Manning's Release Wil Make Us All Safer

January 20, 2017

Inauguration Special Featuring Michael Moore and Naomi Klein

January 20, 2017

Trump, sworn in as U.S. president, vows to end 'American carnage' in defiant speech

January 20, 2017

'Dump Trump’: Filipinos gather to burn US flag, throw Trump photos into rubbish bins

January 20, 2017

President Donald Trump Delivers Grim Inauguration Speech as Protests Swell

January 19, 2017

The End of a People: Amazon Dam Destroys Sacred Munduruku "Heaven"

January 19, 2017

Obama's Condemnation of Israeli Occupation Doesn't Match His Last 8 Years in Office

January 19, 2017

George Soros says Trump is an 'imposter' who is certain to fail

January 19, 2017

Spike Lee Literally Canceled Chrisette Michele Over Donald Trump Inauguration Gig

January 19, 2017

Moby Comes Out of Hiding to Thrash Against Trump in ‘Erupt the Matter’ (Video)

January 19, 2017

U.S. investors see more automation, not jobs, under Trump administration

January 19, 2017

Human Rights Watch: Obama Broke the Law by Not Prosecuting Bush and Cheney

January 19, 2017

Avalanche destroys Italian hotel, up to 30 feared dead under snow

January 19, 2017

Nina Turner says "The Democratic Party Can't Just Whisper Sweet Nothings Anymore" - Nina Turner

January 19, 2017

Chinese Billionaire Says US Wasted Trillions on Wars and Wall Street

January 19, 2017

Chelsea Manning's Attorneys: Obama's Commutation Will Help Save Life of Jailed Army Whistleblower

January 19, 2017

Solar Employs More Workers Than Coal, Oil and Natural Gas Combined

January 18, 2017

Oscar López Rivera to Be Freed as Obama Commutes Sentence of Puerto Rican Independence Activist

January 18, 2017

Jewish centers in cities across US receive bomb threats

January 18, 2017

We Need the Truth About Trump and Russia Now.

January 18, 2017

Former 'Apprentice' contestant accuses Donald Trump of unwanted sexual advances, files defamation suit

January 17, 2017

Water Protectors Arrested, Tear-Gassed for Peaceful Prayer Walk at DAPL Site

January 17, 2017

Bipartisan EPA Alumni Urge Senate to Reject Pruitt's "Troubling" Nomination

January 17, 2017

Gene Cernan, Last Man on the Moon, Remembered

January 17, 2017

Newly Discovered 1964 MLK Speech on Civil Rights, Segregation & Apartheid South Africa

January 17, 2017

More Than 40 Dems Now Skipping Inauguration, While Planned Protests Grow

January 17, 2017

Chelsea Manning To Walk Free In May, White House Confirms

January 17, 2017

Corporate Cash Floods Trump Inauguration

January 17, 2017

Trump Inauguration as 'Twilight Zone' Television Listing Goes Viral

January 17, 2017

Cory Booker and the Big Pharma Dems Have No Excuse. This Vote Proves It.

January 17, 2017

Insane Clown President: Matt Taibbi Chronicles Election of "Billionaire Hedonist" Donald Trump

January 17, 2017

Martin Luther King's daughter: 'God can triumph over Trump'

January 17, 2017

12yo Indian girl ‘gang raped by school principal & 3 teachers’ in critical condition

January 17, 2017

600yo Buddha statue uncovered in Chinese reservoir

January 17, 2017

Martin Luther King's daughter says 'God can triumph over Trump'

January 16, 2017

Newly Discovered 1964 MLK Speech on Civil Rights, Segregation & Apartheid South Africa

January 16, 2017

Trump's Pick for Defense Sec'y Made Millions in Defense Industry After His 2013 Retirement

January 16, 2017

Obama Expands Surveillance Powers on His Way Out

January 16, 2017

Eight Men Own Same Wealth as Half of Humanity

January 16, 2017

Overwhelmed by Voters Angry About ACA Repeal, GOP Rep Sneaks Out Backdoor

January 16, 2017

South Korea prosecutors to seek arrest of Samsung chief

January 15, 2017

CCTV footage of violent arrest that led to firing of 3 officers finally released

January 15, 2017

Twitter Explodes After Trump Aide Claims GOP Never Questioned Obama's Legitimacy

January 15, 2017

More than two dozen members of Congress are boycotting Donald Trump’s inauguration

January 15, 2017

Gazans Struggle in 10th Year of Israeli Blockade

January 15, 2017

After Massive Outrage, Trump Team Reverses, Asks Head of DC National Guard to Not Resign at 12:01 Inauguration Day

January 15, 2017

Celebrating John Lewis, a Beacon in Dark Times

January 15, 2017

Over 4,000 civilians killed, aid blocked, zero accountability

January 15, 2017

Trump no longer expected to visit African American museum on MLK Day

January 15, 2017

How Betsy DeVos Used God and Amway to Take Over Michigan Politics

January 15, 2017

Bishop Eddie Long dies of aggressive form of cancer, church says

January 14, 2017

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus to close after 146 years

January 14, 2017

'Like Bull Connor, But With More Bull': Donald Trump Picks Fight with Civil Rights Legend John Lewis on MLK Weekend

January 14, 2017

Jane Fonda says people should not be fooled by 'good-looking' liberals like Trudeau

January 14, 2017

U.S. indicts three Takata executives, fines company $1 billion in air-bag scandal

January 14, 2017

Shots In The Back, Children Tasered: DOJ Details Excessive Force By Chicago Police

January 14, 2017

Thirteen Democrats Join GOP to Kill Sanders Resolution on Canadian Drug Imports

January 14, 2017

California Mobilizes for War Against Trump

January 14, 2017

Exxon Ordered to Fork Over 40 Years of Climate Research

January 14, 2017

Nicole Kidman calls for Americans to support Trump

January 14, 2017

Protests derail UC Davis event with Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos, ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli

January 14, 2017

Trump kicks off Martin Luther King weekend by attacking civil rights legend John Lewis

January 14, 2017

Abbas inaugurates Palestinian Embassy in Vatican, meets Pope Francis

January 14, 2017

Rep. John Lewis: Russia election 'conspiracy' makes Donald Trump's presidency illegitimate

January 14, 2017

Trump Was Confronted About Sex With Russian Women in 2001 Howard Stern Interview

January 14, 2017

Donald Trump starts MLK weekend by attacking civil rights hero John Lewis

January 13, 2017

Trump adviser Flynn held multiple calls with Russian envoy

January 13, 2017

Black Democrats Say Testifying Last In Sessions’ Hearing Is Like Being Sent To "Back Of The Bus"

January 12, 2017

Biden accuses Trump of playing 'into the Russian narrative'

January 12, 2017

Justice Department inspector general to investigate pre-election actions by department and FBI

January 12, 2017

US tanks and soldiers in Poland pose threat to Russia – Kremlin

January 12, 2017

If Chelsea Manning Gets Granted Clemency, Will WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Leave London To Face US Charges?

January 12, 2017

EPA accuses Fiat Chrysler of excess diesel emissions

January 12, 2017

Refusing to 'Celebrate' Trump, Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Growing Inauguration Boycott

January 12, 2017

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez on Why He Will Boycott Trump Inauguration & Will Instead Join Women's March

January 12, 2017

Jeff Sessions says it’s “very painful” to be called a racist. That’s beside the point.

January 11, 2017

Failure is the best way to describe the Obama legacy

January 11, 2017

Trump calls CNN "fake news" and slams BuzzFeed as 'failing pile of garbage,'

January 11, 2017

Seth Meyers: Trump’s ‘Unhinged’ Meryl Streep Tweets Are Meant to Distract You from Putin

January 11, 2017

Trump to pharma: You're 'getting away with murder,' and I'm the one to stop it

January 11, 2017

Trump's frustration with press, intelligence community explodes

January 11, 2017

Right to Work: Representation Without Taxation

January 10, 2017

Tiny Houses Are a Big Help for Homeless People in Seattle

January 10, 2017

Attorney General Sessions Would Be Good News for Private Prisons

January 10, 2017

SEAL Team 6's Ghastly Trail of Atrocities, Mutilations, Killings

January 10, 2017

Wisconsin Native Americans vote no to renewing deal with Enbridge’s oil pipeline

January 09, 2017

Meryl Streep Slams Trump for Bullying & Calls for an Independent Free Press

January 09, 2017

‘Tanks do not create peace’: German politicians up in arms over NATO’s buildup at Russian borders

January 09, 2017

7 people arrested while feeding the homeless

January 08, 2017

The Dog Factory: Inside the Sickening World of Puppy Mills

January 08, 2017

Nat Hentoff, Renowned Writer and Jazz Critic, Dies at 91

January 08, 2017

At Least 4 People Killed, 15 Wounded In Jerusalem Vehicle Attack

January 08, 2017

Young Black Men Still Overwhelming Victims of Police Violence

January 07, 2017

Einstein Was A Radical Socialist Who Called Capitalism 'Evil'

January 07, 2017

Capitalism Is the Problem

January 07, 2017

In broad daylight 61-year-old man to death in San Francisco

January 07, 2017

Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old military veteran, may have suffered from psychological issues

January 06, 2017

Shooting at Fort Lauderdale airport; at least 5 dead

January 05, 2017

This Wondrous National Park... Brought to You By McDonald's?

January 05, 2017

Let's Celebrate Colin Kaepernick for Kneeling Down and Standing Up for Racial Justice

January 05, 2017

NAACP President on Dylann Roof's Lack of Regret for Massacre: "It's About the State of America"

January 05, 2017

Mainstream U.S. Media is Culpable for Disseminating Fake & Deceitful News on Russia

January 05, 2017

How "Open Source" Seed Producers From the US to India Are Changing Global Food Production

January 05, 2017

'When he kills you, we’ll come & inspect corpse,' police tell woman before she's beaten to death

January 05, 2017

‘Fake cyber war’: Hacker ‘Guccifer’ says US obsessed with Russian invasion

January 04, 2017

New York train crash injures more than 100 commuters

January 04, 2017

American University Removes Leonard Peltier Statue After FBI Letter Amid Urgent Push for Clemency

January 04, 2017

Bad credit: Equifax, TransUnion fined over deceptive practices

January 04, 2017

Can mayors actually rule the world?

January 03, 2017