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'Religious Left' Emerging as U.S. Political Force in Trump Era

Scott Malone Reuters
Church World Service, a coalition of Christian denominations which helps refugees settle in the United States - and the number of new churches offering help has grown so quickly that the group has lost count. "The religious community, the religious left is getting out, hitting the streets, taking action, raising their voices," said Reverend Noel Anderson, its national grassroots coordinator.

How Opposition to World War One Galvanized the Left

Juliet Kleber New Republic
An interview with historian Michael Kazin. Michael Kazin’s book War Against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914-1918 tells the story of these Americans, who tried to prevent the militarization of the United States.

Congress Is Missing in Action as Trump Escalates War in Syria Amid Russia Probe

Michael Ludwig Truthout
The US has launched hundreds of deadly airstrikes in Syria, Iraq and Yemen in recent months, but putting boots on the ground in Syria signals a new level of participation in a war that Russia is also fighting. The Syrian government's ambassador to the United Nations claimed recent US military actions constitute an "illegitimate" invasion.

A Guide to Resisting Muslim Ban 2.0

Hoda Katebi Truthout
After delaying its issuance in order to bask in the continued normalization and celebration of his regime by mainstream media, Trump has signed his regime's latest attempt at introducing a "constitutional" Muslim ban. Do not let new words disguise old intentions.

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CarsonWatch is committed to stopping President Trump, HUD Secretary Ben Carson and their Congressional allies from any attempts to roll back fair housing protections and undermine the housing security of millions of Americans.

The Perils of P3s

Gabrielle Gurley The American Prospect
Public-private partnerships may indeed provide the dollars that fearful politicians are unable to pry from the pockets of their tax-averse constituents. But P3s, as they are known in the infrastructure sector, are more complex than they appear. The idea that P3s allow infrastructure to be built for free is economic snake oil, P3s do not end up saving taxpayers money, especially when policymakers obscure the true costs and the risks.