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Elizabeth Warren Names Trump’s Racism for What It Is: A Political Weapon
Democrats need to amplify Sen. Elizabeth Warren's message if they want to win in November.
Will Bernie Sanders’ Political Movement Have Life Beyond the DNC?
During a hot week in Philadelphia, backers of Bernie Sanders and progressive allies try to build a movement that will outlast the Vermont senator's campaign.
Donald Trump’s Dark and Scary Night
The GOP presidential nominee's acceptance speech was a litany of fear and resentment, a dog whistle to disaffected white Americans.
What’s on Display in Cleveland? The Republican Id
The triumph of Trump has demonstrated the cost of the devil's bargain.
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I Don’t Know Much, but I Know Why Black Lives Matter
Not even the best-intentioned white person cannot understand being Black in the US.
Is What’s Good for Facebook Not So Good for Democracy?
Why the social media honeymoon may be over for some activists.
The Icelandic Pirate Party and the Search for a New Democracy
An internet-powered movement could win a parliamentary plurality.
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How the Media Overthrew Party Politics
The 2016 campaign is less a populist revolt than a corporate media takeover.
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Following Horrific Violence, Something More Is Required of Us
We need a profound shift in our collective consciousness in order to challenge an entrenched system of racial and social control — and build a new US.
For the Senate, Transparency Is a Slow Process
When it comes to campaign-finance disclosure, Congress' upper chamber might as well be using carrier pigeons.