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2020 Election
Chomsky: COVID-19 Has Exposed the US Under Trump as a “Failed State”
Chomsky analyzes Trump’s backing of “anti-lockdown” protests, attacks on the postal service and U.S. structural flaws.
News Networks Must Provide Equal Time to Rebut Trump’s Daily Campaign Events
No commander-in-chief should be spared from scrutiny in the midst of such a crisis.
The GOP Has Every Reason to Want the US Postal Service to Fail
As advocates of privatization, Republicans also have much to gain from disrupting the 2020 census and mail-in voting.
Trump’s Praise for Astroturf Protests Is a Divisive Reelection Strategy
Trump and the Republicans have decided that opening up the economy as soon as possible is their ticket to reelection.
Lifting Stay-in-Place Rules Won’t Fix Economy If Virus Still Rages, Fauci Says
The economy won't recover "unless we get the virus under control," Fauci contends.
Warren Slams Trump for Supporting Protests Against Stay-at-Home Orders
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the president is "trying to turn this health crisis into a political rally for himself."
Portland’s Rental Crisis Created an Opening for Democratic Socialist Candidates
As rents soar in Oregon, democratic socialist candidates are gaining traction with progressive housing agendas.
Trump Says His “Authority Is Total.” In Response, Governors Are Rebelling.
Do not listen to the president.
Noam Chomsky: The Sanders Campaign Energized Millions, and Shifted US Politics
Chomsky reflects on how the Bernie Sanders campaign completely shifted the debate in the U.S.
The Sanders Campaign Is Suspended, But His Impact Lives On
Policies which were seen as wildly idealistic in 2016 are now widespread demands, thanks to Sanders's movement.