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Noam Chomsky: Right-Wing Insurrection in Brazil Held Strong Echoes of January 6
Both cases reveal how fragile representative democracies have become — and we may not have seen the last of such events.
January 6 Report Obscured the Role of Racism in the “Stop the Steal” Movement
Donald Trump fired up white nationalists by naming individual Black election workers as spoilers of his alleged victory.
House Democrats Condemn Peru’s Crackdown, Push Biden to Cut Off Security Aid
The letter came days after police killed a demonstrator in Lima, where protests have swelled in recent days.
McCarthy May Not Have the Votes to Unseat Omar From Committees
Three Republicans have indicated they are against ousting Omar from committees — potentially enough to sink the vote.
Migrant Farmworkers Have No Safety Net in the Face of Catastrophic Flooding
Many farmworkers are still out of work and struggling to afford food in the wake of California’s disastrous floods.
Democracy Is on the Line in Peru as Government Ramps Up Repression
Peru’s deepening crisis is a cautionary tale about governments that seek to override the will of the people.
Trump Demands Prison Sentence for Journalists Who Published Supreme Court Leak
Neither the leaker or the journalists who reported on the leaked documents violated a criminal statute.
Lawmakers in 7 States Are Working Together to Tax the Rich
Lawmakers are introducing wealth tax proposals as federal lawmakers fail to combat wealth inequality.
White House Demands McCarthy Reveal “Hidden Bargains” Made to Win Speakership
The American people deserve to know about “hidden bargains” McCarthy made to become speaker, the White House said.
Building New Worlds in an Era of Collapse
“There are other ways of organizing life, land and resources,” says Robyn Maynard.