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Donald Trump’s Fascist Politics and the Language of Disappearance
Trump’s language seems buffoonish, but he’s no clown. His rhetoric is meant to destroy thought and democracy.
What We Must Do Now: Abrams, Georgia and Something Extraordinary
With Abrams no longer in the race, we now are free to open our files to her new voting rights group.
Trump’s Military Deployment to the US-Mexico Border Is Illegal
The Posse Comitatus Act forbids use of the military to enforce domestic US laws, including immigration laws.
How Newly Elected Attorneys General Could Thwart Trump’s Worst Moves
Attorneys general need to be willing to consistently bring lawsuits against the presidential agenda.
How to Help California Wildfire Survivors
Whether you’re a local or live across the country, there are a number of ways to help.
In-Coming Progressives Embrace Primary Challenges and Bold Agenda
Progressives appear to be remain committed to the strategy of holding the Democratic Party's feet to the fire.
Betsy DeVos Faces Another Lawsuit Over For-Profit College Loans
DeVos to being sued to comply with a court order to discharge student loans for now-shuttered for-profit colleges.
Outrage as Pelosi Pushes Tax Rule That Would “Kneecap the Progressive Agenda”
Critics say the rule would make single-payer and other progressive priorities impossible to enact.
California Wildfires: Where Is the Climate Change Outrage?
The recent and ongoing catastrophic wildfires in California indicate we have crossed a dangerous threshold of warming.
Trump’s Craft Strategy: Discredit Everyone Until Nobody Believes Anything
Trump has admitted why he attacks the press — and why he appointed Matt Whitaker. Can he survive his own strategy?