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Sanders’s Speech Presents a Conundrum for New Left’s Socialist Strategy
Bernie Sanders is offering adjustments to capitalism, not transformation into a worker-controlled democratic society.
Far-Right Group Patriot Prayer Is Declining. Thank Anti-Fascists.
A coordinated and strategic campaign by anti-fascist organizations to undermine white supremacy is paying off.
The Trump Administration Drained the Swamp — Into the White House
The idea that Donald Trump would be an ethics reformer in the executive branch was always an absurd joke.
Sanders and Omar’s Plan Would Wipe Out Every Outstanding Student Loan
Wiping out student debt could boost the GDP up to $108 billion and add 1.5 million jobs per year.
Primary Challengers Looking to Repeat AOC Magic Face Uphill Battle in 2020
After a midterm cycle featuring a number of high-profile upsets, more House Democrats are facing primary challenges.
Trump’s Persecution of His Investigators Follows Authoritarian Playbook
Trump is using the law as a weapon to defeat opponents, while protecting his own supporters’ lawbreaking.
Iran Had the Legal Right to Shoot Down US Spy Drone
The United States has no lawful claim of self-defense to justify a military attack on Iran.
How the Media Misrepresents the Debate Over the Green New Deal
There’s more to the story than “environmentalists versus blue-collar workers.”
Let’s Shut Down the Authoritarian Machine
In an age of fascist politics, we must fight the emergence of apocalyptic nationalism and racist authoritarianism.
Legal Victory Strengthens LGBT Activists as Threat From Bolsonaro Looms
The ruling offers hope amid the fear, uncertainty and violence LGBT people experience in Brazil.