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Welcome to Trump’s Last Act, the Most Dangerous Show on Earth
Trump has two months to rage against his humiliation, and deadly weapons at his disposal.
Obama Memoir Calls Trump’s Birtherism Lies “Elixir” for American Racial Anxiety
Since Obama and through his own presidency, Trump has made numerous racist comments toward lawmakers of color.
Jair Bolsonaro Downplays COVID and Refuses to Acknowledge Biden Win
The Brazilian president has even played down the use of a vaccine to control the spread of COVID-19.
Trump, Pompeo Direct State to Deny Biden Access to Messages From Foreign Leaders
The refusal of the department to share these messages with the president-elect thwarts years of post-election tradition.
Trump Family Launches PAC to Continue Influence Over Republican Party
Trump plans to form a new PAC, and his eldest son may try to take control of the RNC itself, sources have said.
Grassroots Organizing Defeated Trump. Now We Must Out-Organize Trumpism.
A multiracial, multigendered, intergenerational and cross-class force from every part of the U.S. organized this win.
Trump Plans Obituary Readings at Rallies to Support False Claims of Voter Fraud
Several fact-checking sites have already debunked a number of social media posts that wrongly alleged dead people voted.
Trump’s Baseless Fraud Accusations Are Already Sparking Far Right Violence
Far more likely than a pro-Trump military-backed coup is enhanced militancy from far right militias and fascist groups.
Progressives Tell Biden: Don’t “Cooperate” With McConnell in Choosing Cabinet
Joe Biden must not be willing to toss aside progressives in order to cooperate with the likes of McConnell.
Far Right Extremism Finds Footing in Some States Following Election
Some candidates have ties to extremist groups like the Proud Boys or subscribe to QAnon conspiracy theories.