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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.
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Is Speeding Up Social Security Insolvency
The cuts could be as deep as $18,000 per year for a typical married couple, the report found.
29 Senators Demand Investigation Into Israeli Killing of American in West Bank
“It is long past time for the US government to demand accountability in these killings,” the Democrats said.
Bombshell Report Raises Questions on Whether Trump Knew He Was in Epstein Files
Trump recently told media that he didn’t know his name was in the Epstein files — but a new report suggests otherwise.
Republican Promoted to House Foreign Affairs as He Says of Gaza: “Starve Away”
Rep. Randy Fine cheered a report saying that Palestinian children had died of starvation.
Top FEMA Official Resigns Following Noem’s Delays in Deadly Texas Floods
The Trump administration’s new rules slowed FEMA’s response to the deadly flooding in Central Texas earlier this month.
Speaker Mike Johnson Ends House Session Early, Blocking Vote on Epstein Files
Three-quarters of American voters are dissatisfied with Trump's handling of the Epstein files, recent polling shows.
Trump Admin Refuses to Abide by 1 in 3 Court Rulings Against Its Policies
The White House has openly defied court orders at an unprecedented rate, legal experts note.
Senate Dems Question Potential “Secret Side Deal” in Trump Paramount Settlement
Trump has suggested that his $16 million settlement is worth twice as much as the publicly reported amount.
UK, 24 Countries Say Gaza War “Must End Now” — But Decline Taking Action
The statement, signed by numerous EU countries, contains only a threat to take further action against the genocide.