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Trump’s Aggressive Plans to Stifle Democracy
Trump and his underlings are aggressively pushing measures to restrict public protest and citizen participation.
As Authoritarians Band Together, We Need a Global Opposition Movement
As authoritarians collaborate with and arm each other, there's a need for a united global opposition.
How Generations of US Presidents Have Paved the Way for Trump’s Wrongdoing
Trump's presidency has openly stoked anger, apathy and ignorance.
Why Los Angeles’s Upcoming Public Banking Ballot Initiative is a Huge Deal
If Los Angeles succeeds in creating a municipal public bank, it will be the first of its kind in the country.
Neoliberal Fascism and the Twilight of the Social
Trump’s discourse and policies are a profound attack on social solidarity and the bonds of social obligation.
“There’s an Alternative to the Hierarchical, Top-Down Capitalist Corporation”
Why in the world do we not demand democratic accountability of the economic leaders in our society?
Our Election Systems Are in Trouble
Even in the face of overwhelming evidence, Congress is set against changing the nation's election infrastructures.
Neoliberal Fascism and the Echoes of History
The nightmares that have shaped the past and await return are poised to wreak havoc on us again.
Trump Digs Himself Into Deeper Trouble — and His Voters Are Finally Noticing
Maybe it’s true that no one thing can destroy Trump. But immigration, Russia and trade are hurting him badly.
Lawsuits Challenge Republican Power Grab in North Carolina
Republicans are using their gerrymandered supermajority to mislead voters with four constitutional amendments.