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China Miéville: Marx’s Communist Manifesto Has Much to Teach Us in 2023
“Every day, capitalism proves that it is absolutely indifferent to human flourishing,” says author China Miéville.
McCarthy’s Concessions to MAGA Diehards Have Paved the Way to Brutal Austerity
McCarthy has signed too many promissory notes, and now there are too many liens on his speaker’s gavel.
Trump Organization Hit With Maximum Fine of $1.6 Million for Tax Evasion Scheme
Though the fine amounts to pocket change for the company, the reputational hit from the 17 felonies could be ruinous.
Watchdog Calls for Investigation Into IRS Over Repeated Failure to Audit Trump
The House recently revealed the IRS didn’t finish a single mandatory presidential audit of Trump while he was in office.
Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Consider Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Use
Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsinites support the legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
GOP Official Panned for Touting “Great and Important Decrease in Democrat Votes”
The Wisconsin Republican also bragged about a “major reduction happening in the overwhelming Black and Hispanic areas.”
Trump Discussed Nuking North Korea and Blaming Other Countries, Book Alleges
Trump “cavalierly discussed the idea of using a nuclear weapon against North Korea,” the book says.
Omar Says McCarthy Is Barring Her From Committees Because of Islamophobia
“I do not actually think that he has a reason outside of me being Muslim,” Omar said.
Judge: Trump’s “Stand Back and Stand By” Order Can Be Used in Proud Boys Trial
Trump made the comment during a presidential debate against now-President Joe Biden in the fall of 2020.
Trump Campaign Officials Hit With New January 6 Subpoenas
The investigation is increasingly focused on fundraising efforts and potential efforts to influence witness testimony.