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Standing Rock Sioux Elder: “We Have an Obligation to Protect All of America”
“We symbolize the struggle of every community in America about the lack of water, about contaminated water.”
The Worst Problem in US Politics? Irrationality
Unfortunately, this election cycle shows how effective it can be to appeal to human irrationality.
Why We Must Fight for the Security of 43 Million Immigrants
This is our fight, a fight for the security of the over 43 million American immigrants, documented or otherwise.
Pharma Prepares for Profit Party Under Trump
Even before a Clinton concession speech, Pharma stocks were hopping and Wall Street saluting over a Trump administration.
Why Our Future (Like Our Past) Is Not Preordained
We must keep the lessons from history in our hearts as we, like our forebears, move forward to boldly face uncertainty.
Something to Celebrate: Six Women Who Won Historic Firsts
A woman was not elected to the highest office. But other women who ran on platforms of equality and progressive reform did win.
Henry A. Giroux | The Authoritarian Politics of Resentment in Trump’s America
Neoliberalism has channeled a potent politics of anger into individualized resentment that seeks vengeance.
Trump’s Dystopia Is Coming — but It Will Destroy Itself
Trump will, inevitably, pull the rug out from under his own feet.
The Real Trump Effect: Down-Ballot Disaster for Democrats
Democrats sustained losses at every level of government. Even so, some state-level victories shine through.
“Not My President”: Tens of Thousands Take to Streets, Block Freeways and Rally Against Trump
“Not My President” — that was the chant at protests across the country Wednesday.