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Ali Velshi on the Espionage Act

MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member offers a brief history of the Espionage Act, from World War I to ... Donald Trump

By Ali Velshi

Stop Idolizing Politicians like They’re Celebrities

For democracy to work, citizens need to hold electeds to account for their actions — even if they’re leaders we really, really like.

By Jemille Q. Duncan
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Ali Velshi on Trump’s Role in the War in Ukraine

The MSBNC host explains how the former President primed Russia to invade Ukraine

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi Speaks with Michael Cohen About — Who Else? — Donald Trump

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi chats with Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, about Trump, the Republican Party and lessons learned (or not)

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi on How Trump Gaslit America

The MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member traces the origins of gaslighting — all the way up to Election Day

By Ali Velshi

Only Vigilance — and Voting — Can Protect Education

Education is a fundamental building block of democracy — which is why it’s become a prime target of attack. In Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and everywhere, we all must do our part to protect it

By Elaine Maimon

John Fetterman and the Politics of Hypocrisy

Progressives who dismiss the lingering speech issues from the candidate’s stroke run the risk of embodying what they decry

By Larry Platt

Mr. Schmidt Goes to Washington

Former City Commissioner Al Schmidt’s testimony this week before the Jan. 6 committee was a reminder that maybe integrity isn’t dead yet

By Larry Platt
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Was Kushner Sealing Saudi Deal while Trump held Office?

Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi asks: What is the Abraham Fund — and was it illegal?

By Ali Velshi
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Lawyers Stand Against Muslim Refugee Ban

Attorneys from major law firms and nonprofits alike banned together to help refugees planning to enter the United States in the wake of Trump's ban on Muslim travelers

By Jane Levy