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Noam Chomsky: Trump Is Quite Capable of an “October Surprise”
This is no time for letting one’s guard down, beguiled by hopes that the elections may occur as planned, warns Chomsky.
Giroux: Growing Rebellion Will Breathe New Life Into a Transformed Social Order
Giroux says we must use the pandemic as an opportunity to rethink matters of politics, ethics, power and social change.
The Ugly Terror of a Fascist Abyss Lurks in the Background of This Pandemic
Resistance is no longer optional, given that both humanity and the life of the planet are at stake.
Secret Federal Police Deployed by Trump Snatch Protesters Off Portland Streets
The Department of Homeland Security has refused demands from the state government to “remove all federal officers.”
Trump Campaign Faces Outcry for Selling T-Shirts With Nazi-Like Symbol
The image on the shirt seems to have closer resemblance to Nazi Germany's Iron Eagle than the U.S. version of the bird.
Bill Barr Thinks He’s in Command and Can Wage War in Our Cities
Barr now has “federal troops” on the street in D.C. with no badges or insignia.
Trump’s Military Response to Protests Highlights His Authoritarianism
This is a wake-up call for those who think Trump is merely embarrassing when compared to a Hitler or a Mussolini.
Trump’s Assaults on Government Watchdogs Expose His Authoritarian Ambitions
We are approaching the crescendo of calamity many have feared was coming since 2016.
Barr Says “History Is Written by the Winners” After Flynn’s Charges Were Dropped
To critics, Barr's response was a clear betrayal of the standards that should be upheld by the Justice Department.
Trump Supporters Are Brandishing Automatic Weapons at Anti-Shutdown Protests
Armed protests could become normalized in the lead-up to a bitter national election in November.