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Democracy Can’t Be Reduced to Voting in 2022 — We Must Build the Future We Want
Defending narrowly defined representational democracy is not enough. We need participatory, grassroots democracy.
WI Protesters Denounce Tim Michels for Encouraging Violence Against Media
Demonstrators gathered outside a Michels fundraising event in Appleton, Wisconsin, on Friday.
Lawmakers Are Facing More Violent Threats Due to Trumpian Rhetoric, Jayapal Says
The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus drew connections between Trump's “Big Lie” and threats to democracy.
Trump-Appointed Judge Shields Ex-President From Accountability for Taking Docs
Trump’s packing of the federal courts with judges chosen by Federalist Society is already reaping dividends.
Trump’s Political Operation Has Raised Over $500 Million Since the 2020 Election
The former president has used donor money to cover legal bills and while steering millions to Jan. 6 rally organizers.
UK’s New Prime Minister Makes No Apologies for Favoring the Wealthy
Public statements made by Britain’s new PM, Liz Truss, suggest she will drag the country even further to the right.
Majority of Americans Say MAGA Movement Is a Threat to Democracy, Poll Finds
New polling suggests that Americans strongly oppose Trump and his far right agenda.
DOJ Appeals Ruling Granting Trump a Special Master in Classified Docs Inquiry
If Judge Aileen Cannon doesn't issue a stay by next week, the DOJ will ask an appeals court to issue one instead.
Fascism Has Gone Mainstream
“Forces that have been awakened are not ones that can be tucked away,” says Tal Lavin.
Queen Elizabeth Is Dead, But Her Bloody Legacy Lives On
Elizabeth took pains to shield the monarchy from politics, but its bloody, racist legacy can’t be erased.