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Antony Loewenstein on Disaster Capitalism
Antony Loewenstein discusses his current film project, “Disaster Capitalism.”
The Party Platform Democrats Won’t Stand On
Here's what the Democrats promised when Barack Obama was nominated in 2008 — and how those promises turned out after eight years.
The Content of Donald Trump’s Character
Though some antiwar Americans see hope that Donald Trump would pull back from foreign wars, they also must face his undeniable record of racial and sexist bigotry.
Trump’s Rape Rhetoric Appeals to Male Anxiety
Trump is using sexual assault imagery to sell angry white males a fantasy role as defenders of a feminine nation.
Rep. Keith Ellison: DNC Sanders Protesters Are “Actually Helping Us“
In a week when Democrats focused on the national election, progressives emphasized the need for local organizing.
RNC 2016
Trump’s Nonvoter Strategy: Will It Work?
Trump's grand gamble is that he can turn nonvoting angry white men into a voting bloc for him in 2016.
Convention Dissent: There’s Less Than Meets the Eye
On a night of inspiring speeches and calls for unity, the media jumped on the recalcitrant Bernie Bros meme and wouldn't let it go.
With the Clinton Coronation Underway, Did Sanders Actually Win the Primary?
As the DNC heads to its climax, the question remains, “Did Hillary win fair and square?”
Could a Hillary Clinton Presidency Lead to War With Russia?
If elected, Clinton likely will continue the trend in abrasive relations between the US and Russia.