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The Epstein Case Is Not a Distraction. It Shows How Elite Impunity is Sustained.
The sustained attention around the Epstein files lets us shine a light on the bipartisan architecture of impunity.
If Mamdani and Fateh Become Mayors, Will Dem Elites Still Collude to Sink Them?
Parts of Fateh and Mamdani’s platforms would be difficult to execute without cooperation from their city councils.
Starmer Slammed for Threatening to Withhold UK Recognition of Palestinian State
Starmer announced he would only recognize a Palestinian state if Israel doesn't agree to a ceasefire.
Senate GOP Ignores Whistleblowers, Appoints Trump Lawyer to Lifetime Court Seat
Whistleblowers said Emil Bove told DOJ lawyers to ignore court orders that blocked Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
As Temperatures Skyrocket, Oil Production on Federal Lands Reaches Record High
The Trump administration has made fossil fuel production and use a central theme of its deregulatory agenda.
DOJ Targets Federal Judge for Saying Trump Could Cause a “Constitutional Crisis”
Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a misconduct complaint over what she called “improper public comments” about Trump.
Mamdani’s Support for Palestinian Rights Was Instrumental to His Win, Poll Finds
A separate poll has found that Americans’ support for Israel’s genocide has hit an all-time low.
Elizabeth Warren Demands Investigation Into Social Security Hotline Wait Times
Warren's office found some callers wait at least three hours to speak to a representative, if they speak to one at all.
“Disgrace”: Tlaib Slams Bill Threatening Sanctions on South Africa Over ICJ Case
“Republicans and any Democrats who vote for this should forever keep Mandela’s name out of their mouths,” Tlaib said.
Amid Rising Fascism, the Left Looks for Action. It Should Also Ask Questions.
There’s no cookie-cutter solution to confronting fascism; action must be grounded in analysis, says Robin D. G. Kelley.