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“The Confederacy Won” the Election, Says Professor Carol Anderson
“It paints a picture of what Americans are willing to embrace,” echoes professor Michele Goodwin.
Truthout Is Preparing to Meet Trump’s Agenda With Resistance at Every Turn
Even as we are reeling, we’re shoring up all the energy we can to face down what’s coming.
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency
We must resist perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.
To Transform Our Trauma, We Must Nurture Movements for Change
“PTSD, in many ways, works like a time machine,” says healing justice practitioner Chiara Galimberti.
Republicans Spent Nearly $215M on TV Ads Attacking Trans Rights This Election
“That's $134 per trans person in anti-trans ad spending,” civil rights attorney Alejandra Caraballo said.
Key State Pennsylvania Sees Challenges to Over 4,000 Mail Ballot Applications
The challenges appear to be part of a statewide, coordinated effort largely driven by right-wing activists.
In Key States, Election Officials Prepare to Challenge Results If Trump Loses
If and when Trump tries to prematurely declare victory, he won’t do it alone. He has allies in battleground states.
Disruptive Protest Isn’t Meant to Convince — It’s Meant to Break the Status Quo
We should prepare for the necessity of disruptive protests and have a shared understanding of their value.
The Fight for the Presidency May Not End on Election Day
In a healthy democracy, the election would be over once votes are in and counted. That may not be the case this year.
At Least 1 RNC Official Has Disagreed With Trump’s Lies About Illegal Voting
The official assured poll watchers-in-training that the electoral system has safeguards to prevent illegal votes.