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The Bullying of US Militarism Pervades the Entire Society
A militaristic empire must inspire people to commit violence. It must reward the most extreme forms of bullying.
Trump the Arsonist: Evangelicals, Survivalists, the Alt-Right and Hurricane Donald
The apocalyptic rhetoric of Trump and his followers is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A Socialist Crashes the Presidential Debate
In this expanded debate, fictional socialist Sydney Solidarity squares off against the twin candidates of the ruling rich.
Solitary = Torture
Solitary is torture.
A Historical View of the Trump Tax Scandal
Veteran tax reformer Bob McIntyre brings a long view to the Trump tax-dodging scandal.
Amid Trump’s Tailspin, Lawmakers Briefed on Nominee Withdrawal Scenario
What would happen if the real estate mogul is removed from the ticket?
How Republicans Politicized Hurricane Matthew
Despite warnings against travel, Gov. Rick Scott announced early that there was no need to extend voter registration deadlines.
Here’s Who’s Turning Wage Fights Into Grassroots Power at the Ballot Box
Community groups to flex their electoral muscle with a groundswell of support for minimum wage ballot initiatives.
The Oppressive Seeds of the Colin Kaepernick Backlash
Today no one can lynch a professional athlete, so the pressure to conform must be exerted more subtly.
Actor Shailene Woodley: A High-Profile Target in the Fight Over the Dakota Access Pipeline
Shailene Woodley's arrest on Indigenous Peoples Day helped bring attention back to the Dakota Pipeline protests.