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Injustice for All: Homeland Security and Justice Department race to the bottom

How the Trump administration is trying to weaponize the justice system—and the people who are fighting back.

Survey Says: Immigration is not a real problem

The most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics.

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Explaining the Right: Why Republicans fear Black women

What the right wing is currently obsessing over, how it influences politics—and why you need to know.

Congressional Cowards: 'Chickensh-t’ Republican runs away to dodge questions on Minneapolis killings

The worst Donald Trump defenders on Capitol Hill, who refuse to criticize him—no matter how disgraceful or lawless his actions. 

Best cartoons from the worst timeline: Immigration thugs edition 

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