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Trump Primary Challengers Would Face Big Money Problem
Each potential challenger to Trump would face a Republican establishment increasingly loyal to the president.
Trump Tried — and Failed — to Slash and Burn Foreign Aid Programs
For now, Congress has prevailed, but foreign aid spending remains firmly in Trump's crosshairs.
Henry A. Giroux: Neoliberal Capitalism Sets the Stage for Fascism
Giroux's new book, “The Terror of the Unforeseen,” warns of the economic tyranny of neoliberal capitalism.
Trump’s Greenland Comments Follow Tradition of Violent Colonialism
This is no accident — Arctic ice melt has made Greenland's freshwater and mineral resources more exploitable.
Progressive Jews Hit Back After Trump’s Anti-Semitic Smear
Trump said Jewish Americans who vote for the Democratic Party are either ignorant or disloyal.
Why Is a Freshman Democrat Attacking Progressives in a Washington Post Series?
Freshman Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger accused progressives of not wanting to feed children.
Chomsky: By Focusing on Russia, We Ignore Trump’s Existential Threat to Climate
We should be focused on dealing with the environmental crisis while we still have time to do so, says Noam Chomsky.
Kamala Harris to Snub Climate Forum in Favor of Big Donors
The previous day, Harris told donors she wasn't “comfortable” with Medicare for All.
Trump-Tied Operatives Register as Foreign Agents of Libyan Wealth Fund
This latest filing comes as warring Libyan factions ramp up foreign influence and lobbying operations.
Portland Anti-Fascist Coalition Shows Us How We Can Defeat the Far Right
Communities looking to deal with similar far-right threats can learn from the anti-fascist coalition's success.