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Trump’s Military Response to Protests Highlights His Authoritarianism
This is a wake-up call for those who think Trump is merely embarrassing when compared to a Hitler or a Mussolini.
Ella Jones Elected to Serve as Ferguson’s First Black Mayor
Jones described her victory on Tuesday night as symbolizing “inclusion” for the city's residents.
Anti-Fascist Activists Speak Out Against Trump’s “Terrorist” Label
The subtext to Trump's wrongheaded allegations is that the protests are illegitimate in nature.
Majority of Americans Support Uprisings, Disagree With Trump, Poll Finds
Americans also gave Trump bad grades on how he's handled himself during the uprisings.
Demands for Trump’s Removal Grow as Fascist Speech Condemned
Trump's pledge to deploy the full force of the U.S. military against demonstrators sparked immediate condemnation.
Trump Begins His New Civil War With Flash-Bangs and a Photo Op
Trump's talk of “Second Amendment rights” while condemning protesters is ominous.
Don’t Let Trump Use This Moment to Sneak in Domestic Terrorism Laws
While quick to label anti-fascists as terrorists, Trump has actively encouraged right-wing violence.
Dark Money Spending Rises Above $100 Million as IRS Ends Donor Reporting Rules
More than half of all TV ads related to the 2020 elections are sponsored by dark money groups.
Organizers of 2020’s May Day Actions Are Planning a People’s Strike for June 1
Actions planned across the country for Monday, June 1, will be themed around demands for housing justice.
Cornel West: “We Are Witnessing America as a Failed Social Experiment”
The Harvard professor and activist denounced “neo-fascist gangster” Trump and “milquetoast” neoliberal Democrats.