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Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
This is no time for letting one’s guard down, beguiled by hopes that the elections may occur as planned, warns Chomsky.
Trump’s Social Security Sleight of Hand Is Another Scam. Don’t Fall for It.
Trump has a long record of unfurling legally laughable nonsense orders when the political heat is on. This is that.
Trump Thinks It’s a “Good Idea” to Add His Own Face to Mount Rushmore
The Supreme Court ruled that the land where the monument sits was illegally taken from Indigenous people in the 1800s.
Lebanese Government Faces Collapse Amid Protests Over Blast, Economic Crisis
The Beirut explosion has intensified public outrage over long-standing government dysfunction.
Lawmakers Demand Removal of Postmaster General DeJoy
DeJoy's efforts to destroy USPS and aid Trump's reelection has many on edge after his “Friday night massacre” shakeup.
When Things Feel Dire, Remember Real Change Begins at the Grassroots Level
Sometimes it seems as though we're not winning in our fight for change, but we are, says Nina Turner.
Warren Denounces Trump’s Executive Orders as “Cruel Joke” on American People
The Massachusetts Senator described Trump's executive orders that were signed on Saturday as “unconstitutional slop.”
NRA Promises to Pour Money Into Trump’s Campaign Following Major Lawsuit
The National Rifle Association has announced plans to “spend tens of millions of dollars” on 2020 elections.
Watchdogs Alarmed by Changes to Postal Service Under Trump’s Postmaster General
Louis DeJoy, a major GOP donor to the president, has issued changes to mail service that could impact the 2020 election.
Mary Trump on Her Uncle, President Trump, and Why He Must Be Ousted
Mary Trump discusses the president’s mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and his long history of lies.