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Trump’s Attempt to Shut Down All US Embassies in Africa Epitomizes Today’s GOP
It’s terrifying that this man, who holds a death grip over the Republican Party, could conceivably return to power.
Pennsylvania’s GOP Nominee for Governor Is Arguably the Scariest Man in Politics
Exit Madison Cawthorn, enter Doug Mastriano, and God help us all.
Chuck Schumer Blasts Fox News Over Amplification of Racist Far Right Theory
A far right extremist idea has been “injected into the mainstream” thanks in part to the network, Schumer said.
It’s Primary Night in Pennsylvania, and All Hell Is Set to Break Loose
The outcome in Pennsylvania tonight could shed light on the current disposition of Republican voters more broadly.
Sanders Tells DNC to Reject Super PAC Spending Against Progressives in Primaries
One centrist super PAC has already spent $2 million to oppose a progressive Democratic candidate in Pennsylvania.
DeSantis Signs Bill That Makes Protests in Front of Private Homes Illegal
The Florida governor justified the law by falsely portraying protests against Supreme Court justices as being “unruly.”
Georgia Voters Continue Push to Disqualify Marjorie Taylor Greene From Office
The new complaint also notes that Greene's original defense relied “almost entirely on her claimed lack of memory.”
Manchin and Sinema “Sabotaged” Their Own Party’s Agenda, Sanders Says
The two senators spent months watering down Democrats’ social spending bill just to kill it in the end.
SCOTUS Decision in Cruz Case Makes It Easier for Mega-Wealthy to Influence Races
The ruling removes caps on the amount of post-election funds a candidate can raise to repay personal campaign loans.
Mass Protest Is Rising — Can It Confront Global Capitalism?
Capitalism is pushing to expand on the backs of working masses who can tolerate no more hardship and deprivation.