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Déjà vu All Over Again: Racism, Poverty and Militarism 50 Years Later
What would Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. think of the changes in the US over the past five decades?
The Time Is Now to Push for Real Populist Tax Reform
If Trump wants to eliminate the “death tax” — let's push for an expanded inheritance tax instead.
How Is Trump Picking a New FBI Director Even a Thing?
It would be a travesty for Trump to nominate, and for the Senate to confirm, a new FBI director until the issue of Trump's conduct is resolved.
Teaching the Roots of Trumpism, One Semester In
Students and educators must resist Trumpism or risk ceding ground to anti-intellectualism, troll culture and xenophobia.
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Appeal for a Reinvigorated Veterans’ Resistance Movement
Perhaps we can build a countervailing force that will turn us back into human beings.
Trump Versus Ryan: The Race to Eliminate the Federal Government
Unfortunately, the Trump budget is not the first time the Republicans have proposed largely eliminating the federal government.
Trumpcare 2.0 Is a Death Bill — It’s Time to Fight for the System We Want
If passed into law, the so-called “Trumpcare” bill would spike the number of people without health insurance by 23 million in 2026.
Trump’s “Victims of Immigration Crime” Hotline Is as American as It Gets
From “Neighborhood Watch” programs to crime hotlines, the US justifies profiling by creating an army of snitches.
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The New Socialism: Moving Beyond Concentrated State Power
One emerging and promising new socialism for the 21st century focuses on worker co-ops.
This Is Our Best Defense Against Trump’s Immigration Policies
Even with limited control over ICE agents, sanctuary is a public statement with a powerful political impact.