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Trump, Barr Declare War on First Amendment With “Anarchist Jurisdictions” Label
“This is just another one of President Trump’s games,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said in response.
The Supreme Court Is Misaligned With the Will of This Country. Will We Resist?
Her death, just 46 days before the November election, sets up a major political battle over her replacement.
Trump Praises “Good Genes” of Minnesotans, Highlighting His Eugenics Fixation
Trump brags about his “German blood.” His racehorse theory of genetics is profoundly racist.
Trump Spreads Misinformation With Claim That Dems Wrote Ginsburg’s Dying Wish
Trump plans to name a nominee to the Supreme Court as soon as this coming Friday, 39 days out from the election.
As Anti-Fascist T-Shirts Are Removed, Far Right Apparel Remains on Retailer Site
Teespring stopped printing t-shirts with the word “antifa” on them but never stopped printing far right slogans.
Ginsburg’s Death Sparks Renewed Calls for Reforms to the Supreme Court
As the GOP moves to seat a new nominee, some lawmakers call for ending the filibuster and expanding the court.
With the Passing of Justice Ginsburg, Democracy Just Got Harder, Again
The seating of another right-wing justice would be a full-scream nightmare turn during this gruesome administration.
Trump’s Properties Billed Taxpayers $1.1 Million for Secret Service Rentals
The Secret Service often pays for rentals months in advance, due to Trump's sporadic travel schedule.
Historians Blast Barr for Comparing Stay-at-Home Orders to Slavery
“Mr. Barr needs a refresher course on the basics in U.S. history,” historian Gerald Horne said.
The Next Revolt by Athletes Could Damage Trump’s Reelection Prospects
The reaction of the Trump administration and its allies to such protests has underlined the threat they feel from them.