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Retail sales collapse as Trump slump continues

This economy is hitting everybody hard.

What the Flock: Only ICE and cops seem to like creepy camera network

Citizens and cities alike are pushing back on growing surveillance.

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Top cardiologist puts Trump’s iffy health under the microscope

Late Vice President Dick Cheney’s heart doctor has a lot of questions.

Rage votes

When filling out your ballot becomes anger management.

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Yet another Trump fan has a FAFO moment

We don’t need former MAGA minions to move left. Staying home on Election Day is good enough.

GOP House goon says Congress isn’t ‘looking out for the rich’

Won’t somebody please think of the wealthy?

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