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In China, Trump Talks Trade and North Korea, Ignoring Climate Change and Crackdown on Human Rights
Trump used the talks to call on China to sever ties with North Korea.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Owns Stake in Russian Companies While He Oversees Potential Sanctions
John Swaine of the Guardian discusses more.
As Voters Reject Republicans, Progressives Point to Democratic Party’s Own Crisis
Normon Solomon discusses last night's elections.
Paradise Papers: Millions of Leaked Docs Reveal Shady Ties and Tax Evasion by Trump’s Inner Circle
The Paradise Papers implicate more than a dozen of Trump's Cabinet members, advisers and major donors.
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Extreme Denial
“Fascism Today”: A Critical Addition to the Modern Antifa Canon
Shane Burley's “Fascism Today: What it is and How to End It” is an absolute must-read.
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Everything Is Terrible
Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz Condemns “Indefensible” Whitefish Contract and Calls for PREPA Chief’s Firing
Democracy Now! goes to Puerto Rico.
Launching a “Down-Ballot Revolution” in Chicago
Amanda Weaver of Reclaim Chicago is working to recruit candidates for state and local office.
FCC Enables Faster Media Consolidation as Pro-Trump Sinclair Group Seizes Even More Local Stations
Community residents no longer have a say in their local broadcast TV station, thanks to Tuesday's FCC decision.