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Yes, There Can Be Successful Counter-Movements to Fascism
Shane Burley offers examples of successful intersectional movements to counter fascism.
Trump’s New CIA Nominee, Gina Haspel, Faces Possible Arrest Warrant in Germany Over Torture
Wolfgang Kaleck discusses more.
Jeremy Scahill: Gina Haspel Should Be Answering for Her Torture Crimes, Not Heading the CIA
Jeremy Scahill discusses the widespread establishment support for Gina Haspel.
GOP Donors Too “Embarrassed” to Publicly Support Trump Gave Millions to Dark Money Group
A group spent $45 million in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election.
“Enough”: Students Walk Out Nationwide to Protest Inaction on Gun Violence
Students across the nation are walking out of class to demand Congress act now.
Time to Yank the Democrats Out of the Pocket of Wall Street
Democrats need a populist vision, like guaranteed good jobs.
The Poor People’s Campaign: Building Power Beyond the Fight for $15
Income inequality is rooted in power inequality.
State Election Leaders to Senate: Armed Secret Service Agents Should Not Be Allowed at Polling Sites
A bipartisan group is condemning a proposal to allow armed Secret Service agents at election polling stations.
Trump Replaces Rex Tillerson With CIA Director Mike Pompeo at State; Torturer Named New Head of CIA
Trump announced the news on Twitter this morning.
Overthrow: 100 Years of US Meddling and Regime Change, From Iran to Nicaragua to Hawaii to Cuba
Washington has a long record of meddling in elections across the globe.