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George W. Bush Accepts Prestigious Liberty Award With Bloody Hands
Let’s maybe try a little harder with the awards next time.
Election Aftermath
This big win because Trump say so!
Trump DOJ Argues “No Journalist Has First Amendment Right to Enter White House”
Thirteen news organizations, including Fox News, have declared their support of CNN's lawsuit against the White House.
Trump Couldn’t Deliver His “Great Victory,” So He’s Throwing Tantrums
Trump claimed a “great victory,” but knows better. He’s been betrayed by his party and his voters, and it shows.
Trump’s Attorney General Pick Is a Menace to More Than Mueller
The case against Whitaker serving as acting attorney general is airtight.
Sixteen Midterm Races Are Still Up for Grabs by Democrats
A number of races still lack an official winner.
11,000 Votes May Be Missing in Florida Congressional Race
As Florida heads for multiple recounts, data from Broward County once again reveals irregularities in all races.
Henry Giroux on “American Nightmare: Facing the Challenge of Fascism”
Militarization and dehumanization are on the rise in the US. Henry Giroux discusses what that means for democracy.
Will This Climate Change Dystopia Have a Sequel?
Midterm campaigns barely touched on the most important issues of our time.
America Then and Now
The USA has traded the pretense of “spreading Democracy” for actually inspiring autocracy.