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Central Park 5 Sue Trump Over Debate Comments Falsely Calling Them Guilty
Trump's falsehoods regarding the men resulted in “emotional distress and reputational damage,” the complaint alleges.
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Fearmongering Exposes Extent of Fascism’s Rise in 2024
A new poll offers an alarming wake-up call about how normalized violence has become in this era of gangster capitalism.
The Patriot Act Remains a Threat to Our Movements 23 Years Later
The Patriot Act is a prime example of how the liberties the US claims to grant Americans never really existed for some.
Trump Campaign Selects 30 Election Deniers to Be Electoral College Electors
Sources have indicated that Donald Trump is already planning to dispute the outcome of the 2024 election if he loses.
Nebraska Supreme Court Enfranchises 7,000 Formerly Convicted of Felony Crimes
The ruling gives thousands in the state a limited time to register to vote in this year's elections.
Florida Book Bans Are Lower This Year Compared to 2023 — Why Is a Mystery
Although book ban attempts have lessened, dozens of titles still faced scrutiny across the state over the past year.
Trump Calls for Using Military Against Left-Leaning “Enemies” on Election Day
Trump's calls for military action come as he's made a number of disturbingly authoritarian comments this election cycle.
Critics Blast Johnson for Delaying Vote on FEMA Hurricane Aid Past Election
The funding is needed to provide further hurricane relief and to address funding gaps for future storms.
FEMA Workers Told to Flee North Carolina After Threats From “Armed Militias”
MAGA's “lies have real world consequences,” Carolina Forward, a North Caroline-based think tank, said.
Hurricane Season Has Revealed the Right’s New Climate Denial Playbook
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, fascist hoaxes and conspiracies are increasingly emerging as explanations.