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Trump’s About-Face on Ukraine

John Feffer Foreign Policy in Focus
Trump thinks of himself as an unstoppable force. But Putin is an unmovable object who won’t be bullied because he is the ultimate bully.

Why Does Trump Hate Sesame Street?

Robert Reich Facebook
Elmo Fired? Why is Trump so hell bent on defunding PBS? It's part of a larger plan - one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think.

Health Insurers Push Huge Premium Hikes

Veronica Riccobene, Helen Santoro The Lever
Health insurance companies are asking state regulators to approve eye-popping rate increases nationwide — reaching 66 percent for some policies.
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