Is The Warren Tax Unconstitutional?

Added 02-20-19 12:55:02am EST - “Below is my column in the Washington Post on Elizabeth Warren's signature wealth tax. As I noted in the column, the constitutionality of the Warren tax would likely be a close question. Yet, ?” - Jonathanturley.org

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Trump administration moves to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide, ignores own anti-LGBTQ policies

Added 02-19-19 04:59:01pm EST - “The administration voted previously against a? U.N. resolution condemning the use of the death penalty to punish homosexuality.” - Thinkprogress.org

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NYT columnist misleads readers on where Nancy Pelosi stands on climate change

Added 02-19-19 03:59:01pm EST - “From the Green New Deal to international science, Bret Stephens confuses readers on climate change. Again.” - Thinkprogress.org

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North Carolina Election Board Finds Evidence Of Significant Fraud To Help GOP Candidate

Added 02-18-19 03:54:02pm EST - “The board's executive director said an operative for candidate Mark Harris tried to conceal illegal acts with absentee ballots.” - Huffpost.com

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As border-state lawmakers fret over Trump's emergency declaration, Congress prepares response

Added 02-18-19 02:59:02pm EST - “Legislators in both houses of Congress will try to put the president in check.” - Thinkprogress.org

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New report says Syrian civilians have been hit with over 330 chemical attacks

Added 02-18-19 11:59:02am EST - “The report comes out as the Trump administration moves forward with plans to pull U.S. troops out of Syria.” - Thinkprogress.org

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3,000 Oakland teachers to strike this week as education protests continue to sweep the U.S.

Added 02-18-19 10:59:01am EST - “The teachers' union demands higher wages and more resources in a school district that serves more than 36,000 students.” - Thinkprogress.org

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Rubio goes to Venezuela's border, making demands and issuing threats

Added 02-18-19 09:59:01am EST - “But for Rubio and fellow Florida lawmaker Diaz-Balart, this is about Cuba, not Venezuela.” - Thinkprogress.org

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• Sen. Rubio, Rep. Diaz-Balart visit Venezuela-Colombia border
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Barack Obama Talks About Toxic Masculinity And ‘Being A Man'

Added 02-20-19 06:54:02am EST - “The former president and NBA star Steph Curry spoke about the need for young men of color to create spaces “to talk about vulnerabilities” at a Californi...” - Huffpost.com

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New data analysis shows government accepted 260 oil and gas drilling applications during shutdown

Added 02-19-19 01:59:02pm EST - “The Trump administration is working to "advance drilling no matter the cost," say public lands advocates.” - Thinkprogress.org

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