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Henry A. Giroux: Neoliberal Capitalism Sets the Stage for Fascism
Giroux's new book, “The Terror of the Unforeseen,” warns of the economic tyranny of neoliberal capitalism.
Trump’s Greenland Comments Follow Tradition of Violent Colonialism
This is no accident — Arctic ice melt has made Greenland's freshwater and mineral resources more exploitable.
Progressive Jews Hit Back After Trump’s Anti-Semitic Smear
Trump said Jewish Americans who vote for the Democratic Party are either ignorant or disloyal.
Why Is a Freshman Democrat Attacking Progressives in a Washington Post Series?
Freshman Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger accused progressives of not wanting to feed children.
Chomsky: By Focusing on Russia, We Ignore Trump’s Existential Threat to Climate
We should be focused on dealing with the environmental crisis while we still have time to do so, says Noam Chomsky.
Kamala Harris to Snub Climate Forum in Favor of Big Donors
The previous day, Harris told donors she wasn't “comfortable” with Medicare for All.
US Is Obstructing Treaty to Ban “Killer Robots”
The call for a ban is backed by global public opinion and experts.
We Are Already Living on an Orwellian Planet
It’s obviously time to act on a global scale.
Trump Claims He’s Mulling a Deal to Buy Greenland, Even Though It’s Not for Sale
The government of Greenland clarifies that, of course, it is not on the market.
Bernie Sanders: If Israel Bans Members of Congress, It Shouldn’t Receive US Aid
Sanders, who is Jewish, pushed back against Trump's claim that it's anti-Semitic to criticize Israel's government.