Progressives need to cherish who and what they are and what they stand for — and to move forward and fight for it.

From Herbert Brownell to Robert F. Kennedy to Loretta Lynch, attorneys general have upheld the law and fought for justice. Would Sessions?

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Dedicated scholar Joyce Appleby's contributions to studying the fabric of America's history will be missed.

During the campaign Donald Trump declared his love for Israel, but as George Washington warned, such sentiments should have no place in statecraft.

A 10-point plan for activists, politicians, the press and everyday citizens.

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Do we need a new Schoolhouse Rock! to remind us how to run a democracy?

As banks begin to respond, environmental movements are learning the importance of speaking clearly about the financial risks of fossil fuel investment.

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