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Trump Voices Support for Extrajudicial Executions by Police
The president appeared to openly endorse extrajudicial executions during a Fox News interview Saturday.
Our Capitalist Economy’s Dependence on Credit Is Driving Us Toward Fascism
Private capitalists and the top political circles in both major parties are merging into a dangerous political project.
Native American Voters Face Significant Barriers to Mail-In Voting in 2020
While voting by mail is critical, it's not a viable option for some Native American communities.
The Right-Wing Worldview Is One of Scarecrows and Scapegoats
The GOP keeps followers loyal with a continual narrative of fear and blame of the “other.”
Trump Aides Tried to Alter CDC COVID Reports to Fit President’s False Claims
Leaked emails show an effort to bring COVID-19 reports into alignment with Trump's false narrative on the pandemic.
Sanders Lambasts GOP Senate for “Totally Inadequate” COVID Relief Bill
Sanders noted the bill would not prevent teachers and other public employees from losing their jobs due to budget cuts.
Trump Names Anti-Abortion Senators to List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton are on the list.
USPS Board Praises DeJoy Amid Mail Slowdowns and Straw-Donor Scandal
The board members' comments drew outrage from lawmakers and watchdogs in light of the disruption during DeJoy's tenure.
DHS Whistleblower Says He Was Pushed to Alter Intel to Fit Trump’s Antifa Views
DHS heads also sought to downplay threats of white supremacy, fearing assessments could hurt Trump, the complaint said.
Department of Justice Moves to Defend Trump in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Suit
Many experts are criticizing the move as an inappropriate use of federal resources for Trump's personal legal matters.