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2024 Election
The Staggering Nihilism of the GOP’s Climate Policy Was on Display This Week
The Republican Party platform unveiled this week says -- in all caps, of course -- that “We will DRILL, BABY, DRILL.”
Vice President Harris Tries to Rescue Campaign as Donors Drop Biden
Democrats are reportedly experiencing a campaign finance crisis, losing tens to hundreds of millions in pledged funds.
The 2024 Presidential Election May Slow Plans to Replace Lead Pipes
Debate over the EPA’s latest plan to minimize the risk of drinking lead-contaminated water is reaching a tipping point.
Once Enemies, Trumpists and Mainstream Conservatives Are Now Chillingly United
The Heritage Foundation’s president announced in January that the foundation’s role is “institutionalizing Trumpism.”
Republicans Extra Confident That Trump Will Win After RNC — But Should They Be?
Although a small bump in the polls for the GOP is expected, the convention is unlikely to move the needle for US voters.
Trump’s RNC Speech Riddled With Lies, Xenophobia and False Claims of Unity
Trump vowed to “launch the largest deportation operation in the history of our country” should he win the 2024 election.
This Week’s RNC Highlighted the Right’s Strategy for Courting the Working Class
Why did the president of the Teamsters speak at the Republican National Convention? It’s part of the far right’s plan.
J.D. Vance Slams Biden’s Support for Iraq War But Pushes Hawkish Policies
Vance is “very aligned with Trump,” says Matt Duss, former adviser to Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Presidential Immunity Ruling and Project 2025 Pave Way for Trump’s Fascist State
A second Trump presidency would target immigrants, civil rights, health, safety and efforts to end the climate crisis.
Reports: Biden Is Now “Receptive” to Dropping Out of Presidential Race
Democratic donors have also signaled to the campaign that money will dry up if Biden remains the nominee.