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Politics & Elections
Is There a Cult of Trump?
Trump as a leader and his loyal followers exhibit “culting” behaviors, says cult expert Dr. Milton J. Bennett.
Will Trump Be Charged With Conspiracy to Violate Federal Election Law?
Evidence is mounting of Trump's participation. Could a grand jury name him an unindicted co-conspirator?
For Republicans, the Mueller Probe Isn’t Watergate: It’s Ken Starr in Reverse
Republicans assume that all scandal investigations are political weapons: And seriously, they ought to know.
Hegemony Is Never Complete: Using Gramsci to Understand the Arab Uprisings
The ideas of the famous Italian Marxist can help us make sense of authoritarianism and building movements from below.
Socialism on the Campaign Trail
Socialist Party leader Eugene Debs provides an inspiring example of how revolutionaries participate in elections.
Pesticide Ruling Is Latest Embarrassing Setback for Trump
Trump's refusal to ban pesticide linked to brain damage in children and fetuses violates federal law, says court.
Holding the Bag: Manafort, Trump and All That Dirty Money
The best place to clean dirty money? Real estate.
Leftist Opponent Speaks Out After Loss to Right-Wing Politician in Colombia
Gustavo Petro discusses more.
Fueling Fears of a Changing US Is the GOP’s Midterm Strategy
Laura Ingraham’s “demographic changes” rant is a rallying cry to Trump’s base.
Lawyers Turn to Activism as Civil Liberties Come Under Attack
A new generation of social justice attorneys has risen to defend against the policies of the Trump administration.