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Fascism Expert: Trump Has Laid the Groundwork for “Full-On Authoritarian Rule”
Ruth Ben-Ghiat says the Trump administration has worked to pave the groundwork for fascism.
Cities in the Crosshairs Are Pushing Back Against Nuclear Weapons
Over 40 U.S. cities have put forward a resolution against nuclear war that they will push Congress to adopt.
AOC’s Revolt Against DCCC Is “Exactly What We Need,” Say Progressive Democrats
AOC has announced the launch of a PAC designed to directly challenge the power of the democratic establishment.
Minneapolis Activists Ask Local Leaders to Invest in Communities, Not Cops
Reclaim the Block looks to a future where Minneapolis divests from the police department.
Deadly “Super-Pollution Events” Are on the Rise
Cities in basins and valleys are particularly prone to super-pollution events caused by warm days in winter.
A New War Will Not Produce Even Short-Term Economic Benefits
Economics is never a justification for war.
The US Public Doesn’t Want War With Iran. The Senate Must Reaffirm That.
Congress must prevent Trump from escalating with Iran and find a pathway to peace through diplomacy.
Progressives Slam Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision to Refuse New Refugees
Abbott's decision to reject resettlement of new refugees was enabled by an executive order signed by Trump in September.
Ranked Choice Voting Gains Traction for 2020
Proponents say the system allows for viable third-party candidacies by breaking the hold of the two-party system.
New York City Mayor Asks for Criminal Investigation Into Trump Taxes
Bill de Blasio asked a district attorney to look into discrepancies between city tax filings and loan filings.