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“Unrest” Is Not the Enemy. Fascism Is.
Burying the truth about how we got here will not help us escape.
Jayapal: Barr Called BLM “Terrorists” But Ignored Armed Michigan Protesters
Barr had said he wasn't aware of protests in Michigan, where some had called for violence against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
As COVID Deaths Pass 151,000, Trump Says “Not Sure I Could Have Done Any More”
“Nobody's accomplished more in their first three-and-a-half years than I have,” Trump added.
GOP Stimulus Bill Shows McConnell and Trump Are Perfectly Happy to Watch You Die
The only thing inevitable in life is death, and thanks in large part to Republicans, it’s knocking on our national door.
Barr to Attack Russia Investigation, “Violent Rioters” in First House Testimony
The attorney general is set to defend his controversial actions and accuse Democrats of seeking to discredit him.
Trump Changes Tone on COVID After Advisers Warn “Our People” Are Being Hit Hard
Sources say Trump shifted his views after he saw charts showing spikes in states important for his reelection chances.
Donald Trump Has Ruined Our Lives and Now He’s Ruining Baseball Too
The Yankees invited Trump to throw the first pitch in the city where over 23,000 died amid his botched COVID response.
4 in 5 Voters Say the US Is on the “Wrong Direction” Under Trump
The right/wrong direction question isn't a foolproof predictor, but it can provide insights into voters’ moods.
If We Don’t Want Armed Feds Occupying Our Cities, We Must Hit the Streets
Continuing the protests is the only way to resist Trump’s attempt to establish martial law in Democratic cities.
Senate GOP Slammed for Allowing Eviction Moratorium to Expire
Millions of households across the country are at risk for losing their homes in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.