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Countering the Right-Wing Takeover of the US: An Interview With Henry A. Giroux
Authoritarianism threatens our economic viability and democratic future.
J20 Trial: Over 200 Inauguration Protesters, Journalists and Observers Face Riot Charges From Mass Arrest
The defendants were charged under face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Tillerson and Trump Wreak Havoc at State: It’s a Right-Wing Tradition
Rex Tillerson's State Department is melting down.
Trumpland Has “the Sky Is Green” Problem
When you're so used to lying, is it possible to tell prosecutors the truth?
We Supported Their Dictators, Led the Failed “War on Drugs” and Now Deny Them Refuge
US foreign policy decisions across Central America are at the roots of the current refugee crisis.
Department of Defense, Military Donors Aid Democrats
Military service members have contributed around $425,000.
The Paradise Papers Show There’s All Kinds of People Who Have Their Snouts in the Trough
CounterSpin interview with James Henry on the Paradise Papers.
Congolese Factions Lobbying for US Intervention
The Congolese government has spent about $7.4 million on US lobbying.
Bridging the Gap Between Movements and Elections: How the Working Families Party Organized in 2017
Progressives need tactical electoral skills to win.
The Deepening Divide Between the South’s Blue Cities and Red States
The region is experiencing a widening political divide between cities and states.