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Philosopher Herbert Marcuse on the Rise of Fascism in Europe
In this excerpt, Nick Thorkelson depicts the political upheaval of 1930s Europe and its effect on Herbert Marcuse.
Mitch McConnell Is a Master Troll
McConnell’s brazen hypocrisy is an effective re-election tactic.
After Attempted Voter Purge, Texas Secretary of State Resigns
The ill-fated tenure of Texas Secretary of State David Whitley officially came to end after months of controversy.
How Citizens’ Assemblies Could Be Used to Tackle Climate Change
Citizens’ assemblies can shift power back to the public.
Anti-Occupation Coalition Grows Stronger Despite Israeli Military Violence
Diaspora Jews and those living in Israel are joining with Palestinians to forge a more powerful and just movement.
Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump?
The bank kept writing checks even after Trump defaulted on loans worth hundreds of millions.
British Prime Minister Theresa May Admits Brexit Defeat and Resigns
“She can't govern, and nor can her divided and disintegrating party,” said Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn in response.
“Sooner or Later, Dictators Fall,” Says Eyewitness to Sudan’s Uprising
Protesters remain committed to continuing the uprising until the old regime is completely transformed.
Another Wild Day in DC, and Impeachment Is Still Off the Table
Speaker Pelosi is running the towering risk of becoming Speaker Have-My-Cake-And-Eat-It-Too.
Deadly Protests Erupt in Indonesia as US-Trained Generals Wage War on Democracy
Award-winning journalist Allan Nairn discusses the protests in Indonesia.