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Ali Velshi on Cash Bail

In the U.S., defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. So, why are half a million Americans stuck in jail, awaiting their court date?

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi’s Impassioned Plea

Donald Trump's third indictment and his position as leading Republican nominee pushes the MSNBC host and Citizen board member to wonder: Just what the hell is going on here?

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi on the No Labels Party

MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member says this mysterious third party has done some good — but could also spoil the Presidential race

By Ali Velshi

This Moment is Why Elections Matter

A former mayor on how last week’s Supreme Court rulings targeting Affirmative Action, the LGBTQ+ community, and student loan debt should remind us of the power of the ballot box

By Michael A. Nutter

The New Normal is Scary

The widespread resistance to evidence — facts! — and the undermining of educated responses alarms a long-time university president

By Elaine Maimon
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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