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New Zealand Plans to Overhaul Gun Laws Following Christchurch Massacre
Rebecca Peters, who led the campaign for Australia's massive gun buy-back, discusses the path to gun reform.
Will Decentralization of Neo-Nazism Spur More Right-Wing Terrorism?
The welcome collapse of organized white supremacy also raises the specter of harder-to-track terrorist cells.
Trump’s Budget Follows Lobbying From Fossil Fuel, Charter and Other Interests
Weapons and military tech manufacturers have spent $255 million on lobbying since 2017.
Establishment Democrats Are Undermining Medicare for All
The number of co-sponsors is decreasing even though Medicare for All has never been more popular.
Preventing Civil War and US Intervention in Venezuela
The international left must recognize the complexity of the situation.
Senate Votes to Terminate National Emergency
The final vote count was 59-41, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats to pass the resolution of disapproval.
Pelosi Says Impeaching Trump Is “Not Worth It,” But Progressives Push Ahead
Democrats are continuing to push for the impeachment of Trump, despite Pelosi speaking out against it earlier this week.
Beto O’Rourke Is Running for President
O’Rourke made it official with a video released on Thursday morning.
Sanders Connects Farmers’ Struggles to Labor Movement in Iowa Rallies
Sanders spoke at length about connecting the struggles of independent family farmers to the struggles of workers.
Europe’s Antifascists Prepare to Fight Against the Far Right
Anti-fascists in Europe have been organizing in response to the rise of far-right parties and movements.