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TikTok Shouldn’t Be Banned, But It Still Values Profit Over Privacy
A ban would be a nightmare for civil liberties. But TikTok, like all Big Tech platforms, is no friend to the left.
Trump’s Inauguration Speech Threatened New Depths of State Cruelty
In his 2017 speech, Trump pretended to stand with “struggling families.” This time, the emphasis was solely on cruelty.
White Nationalist Group Proud Boys March in DC to Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration
The white supremacist group's march in Washington was its first in the city since the Capitol attack four years ago.
Trump Makes Frightening Far Right Promises in Inauguration Speech
Trump made promises to target LGBTQ people and immigrants, and to enact a number of other right-wing plans.
Elon Musk’s Government Efficiency Office Hit With Lawsuit on Inauguration Day
Complaints allege that the budget-slashing initiative fails to adhere to regulations for federal advisory committees.
Thousands Rally Against Trump’s Policies Ahead of His Extravagant Inauguration
Participants in the People’s March voiced opposition to his policies on immigration, abortion, LGBTQ rights, and more.
Trump Launches Ethically Murky Crypto Coin Days Before Entering Office
By Monday afternoon, the $TRUMP coin was worth around $53 per individual share.
North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Tries to Overturn His Election Loss
Jefferson Griffin wants to toss 5,500 military and overseas absentee ballots to retroactively win an election he lost.
Over 700 Protests Are Reportedly Planned Nationwide for Trump’s Inauguration Day
Some organizers say the protests are both a reaction to Trump and a call to action for systemic change.
Trump Has Pledged an Era of Spectacular Violence. We Can’t Be Passive Onlookers.
Trump is poised to employ his mastery of spectacle to expand the oppressive forms of state violence at work in the US.