The jury was unable to reach a verdict on Democrat Senator Bob Menendez’s 18 charges
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FCC Clears Way for Right-Wing Sinclair to Broadcast in 70% of American Homes
The ruling allows Sinclair’s purchase of Tribune to go forward, furthering the local media giant’s stranglehold on local media
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Controversial Cop on Trial Board Calls Process Further Into Question
The presence of Capt. Charles Thompson on the disciplinary board of Brian Rice, the highest-ranking officer charged in the Freddie Gray case, raises red flags
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House Democrats Help Republicans Pass $700B in Military Spending
A record spending bill overwhelmingly approved by the House on Tuesday authorizes $700 billion for the U.S. military.
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Spreading The Word
Mothers Of Murdered Sons And Daughters offers space to deal with grief
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Getting Rid of New York’s Fake Democrats
A group of 9 rogue Democrats in the New York State Senate caucus with the Republican Party in exchange for perks, preventing progressive legislation from being voted on
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Housing Activists Argue for New Community Land Trust Plan
As Baltimore’s TIF debt mounts, activists seek $20 million for affordable housing
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An Idea-Starved Democratic Party Tries to Recycle Joe Biden
Democratic Party donors are getting excited about Joe Biden running for President in 2020
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Democracy in Crisis: Conspiracy Theories
The government’s case sets lowbar for conspiracy charges on eve of this week’s J20 trial
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Draft Bernie Launches Next Phase For A New Party
Interview with Draft Bernie Founder Nick Brana on his organization’s new efforts toward building a viable third party through a coalition of progressive groups and organizations
