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Why Did AOC and Bernie Sanders Keep Backing Biden in His Campaign’s Last Days?
We can, and should, demand more from our officials than cynical political maneuvering.
Palestinian Activists Say Biden’s Legacy Is Gaza Genocide and US Imperialism
“The demands that we had for President Biden are now being issued to candidate Kamala Harris,” says Ahmad Abuznaid.
Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress Is a Desperate Ploy to Rally Support for Genocide
Thousands of protesters plan to demand a “citizen’s arrest” of Netanyahu for committing crimes against humanity.
An Ethos of Compliance in the Democratic Party Made the Biden Debacle Possible
The lure of going along to get along with high-ranking officials is part of the party’s dominant political culture.
J.D. Vance Is Using Lies About the Overdose Crisis to Justify State Violence
The pain of families like mine should not be exploited to push policies that drive more deadly violence.
Republicans Claim Harris Can’t Beat Trump — Don’t Believe Them
Trump thrived with the media spotlight on Biden's flailing campaign. If Harris is the nominee, he might not be so lucky.
Israeli Soldiers Flaunt War Crimes Online. Why Aren’t They Held Accountable?
In video after video, soldiers document their atrocities, marking a new era of impunity.
The Staggering Nihilism of the GOP’s Climate Policy Was on Display This Week
The Republican Party platform unveiled this week says -- in all caps, of course -- that “We will DRILL, BABY, DRILL.”
This Week’s RNC Highlighted the Right’s Strategy for Courting the Working Class
Why did the president of the Teamsters speak at the Republican National Convention? It’s part of the far right’s plan.
Project 2025 Takes Aim at Medicare and Medicaid
The plan instead pushes Medicare Advantage, which turns tax dollars into profits for private health insurers.