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Noam Chomsky: Mutual Aid Is Rising — and It’s Key to Our Survival
Reports from around the world suggest self-organizing communities keep people safe in the age of COVID.
Conservative “Dark Money” Network Rebranded to Push Voting Restrictions
The Honest Elections Project is part of the network that pushed Supreme Court picks Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Trump’s Press Secretary Says It’s Okay for Her and Trump to Vote by Mail
Mail-in ballots are essential for holding a safe election amid COVID-19 and should be made available to everyone.
As US Death Count Nears 100,000, Trump Indulges His Ego and Deflects Blame
Trump’s Tuesday gibberish eruption is a feature, not a bug, of his entire presidency.
In the Era of COVID-19, Collective Grief Is Rebellion
Kelly Hayes talks with author and organizer Cindy Milstein about reclaiming collective grief and resisting fascism.
Trump Surprises GOP With Threat to Pull RNC Convention Out of North Carolina
The RNC is moving "full steam ahead" with the convention as an in-person event.
Trump Ridicules Biden’s Use of a Face Mask as US COVID Infections Near 2 Million
Health authorities around the world have strongly urged the use of face masks to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Republicans Accelerate Voter Suppression Efforts During Pandemic
A recent Supreme Court decision signals the GOP can do whatever it wants to make voting more difficult.
Anti-Fascist Group Targeted for Murder by Far Right Won’t Back Down
For anti-fascists, the threat of violence is an unavoidable risk, especially when it involves protesting fascist events.
GOP Wants Cuts to Social Security and Medicare in Next COVID Stimulus Package
Progressive advocates warn that Sen. Mitt Romney's TRUST Act would cut benefits behind closed doors during the pandemic.