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Tag: The Trans-Pacific Partnership

‘We Are Writing the Rules,’ Says Obama. Who’s ‘We’?

President Obama is using a sales pitch to get the public and Congress to "swallow the glob of global corporate greed known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership." But why is he acting for these self-serving corporate powers?

VIDEO: Undocumented Trans Activist Jennicet Gutiérrez Challenges Obama on Deportations at...

As President Obama’s immigration policy came under challenge Wednesday at the White House, join Democracy Now to talk Activist Jennicet Gutiérrez about her direct action at the White House.

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Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...

Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.

JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...

Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.

Calls mount to release ethics report as Matt Gaetz’s Attorney General nomination sparks bipartisan...

Matt Gaetz’s abrupt resignation following his nomination as Attorney General has raised ethical and legal questions. Lawmakers and watchdogs demand answers as concerns mount over Gaetz’s past investigations and his potential confirmation.