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Fuera Trump: Choice Words for “The Donald” From Mexico City
Some predicted that Trump will win in November. Others called his campaign a joke, but not a funny one.
2016 From the Top Down: Trump Looms Over Down-Ticket Races
On the presidential end, the situation couldn't be more stark. Plus, Trump is having a definite effect on the Senate races.
Did Companies and Countries Buy State Department Access by Donating to Clinton Foundation?
Newly released State Department emails include exchanges between top members of the Clinton Foundation and Clinton's top State Department advisers.
Don’t “Get Over It,” Harness It! An Open Letter to Bernie Supporters
We need our "secret weapon" — a way to turn anger into determination and bitterness into optimism.
“Stop the World, I Want to Get Off”: Trump and Authoritarianism
All over the globe, including here in the US, there is a resurgence of muscular authoritarian politics.
Beyond a Protest Party: What Will It Take for the Green Party to Start Winning?
To move beyond symbolism, the Green Party needs a strong infrastructure and a commitment to down-ticket elections.
Everything Burns: Gotham in the Age of Trump
This isn't a campaign. It's just another reality TV show titled "Everything Burns."
Using Violence to Achieve Political Aims
Is it legitimate to use violence to achieve political aims? Officials in the Obama administration say no, but they do continually.
Is Neoliberalism Behind the Rise of Donald Trump?
Many have pointed to capitalism's failures to explain the billionaire's rise, but evidence suggests racism is the driving factor.
From Resentment to Possibility: How Enjoyment Shapes the Political Imagination in Election 2016
Our political worldviews are shaped by the narratives through which we understand our desires.