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The Power of Ordinary People Facing Totalitarianism
An overview of “The Origins of Totalitarianism,” by a German Jewish political theorist Hannah Arendt.
Despair in Europe’s Camps
A deal between Turkey and the EU has had disastrous consequences for refugees — but thousands across Europe are demanding that they be let in.
Wisconsin Lawmaker Echoes ALEC’s Call for a Constitutional Convention
If 34 state legislatures “issue a call” for a constitutional convention, Congress must convene one.
Right-Wing Billionaires Are Funding a Cynical Plot to Destroy Dissent and Protest in Colleges Across the US
A multimillion-dollar campaign to stifle protest in universities.
Congress Is Missing in Action as Trump Escalates War in Syria Amid Russia Probe
Democrats have also neglected to aggressively pursue investigations into Trump's ethics violations.
Trumping Trump and Howling at the Moonves
Trump rails against the media and the media rails against Trump, while both sides profit.
The Urgency of Addressing the Rise of Racist Hate Speech in K-12 Schools
Students of color are not only at risk from physical violence by racist bullies.
Three Myths the Telecom Industry Is Using to Convince Congress to Repeal the FCC’s Privacy Rules, Busted
Lobbyists are trying to convince Congress that these privacy rules are unnecessary, unfair, and overly burdensome.
Where Does Neil Gorsuch Stand on the Environment? Why Many Greens Are Worried
Gorsuch has ruled against green groups' rights to intervene in and join cases in order to help defend environmental regulations.
Can We Leave the Atrocity Exhibition? Media Coverage of the London Attack
The politics of baseless fear was on full display following yesterday's attack in London.