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Insights From Mississippi on Organizing in a Right-Wing Context: A Conversation With Kali Akuno
Communities most likely to be adversely affected by President Trump are preparing to make themselves ungovernable.
Can Democrats Really Block a Trump Appointment?
Republicans are eager to jam Trump's appointments through before Democrats can block any nominations, but do Democrats even have the power or the votes to do it?
There Are No Guarantees in History: A Cultural Studies Perspective on the Current Crisis
Post-election predictions of a mostly apocalyptic future are more likely to undermine than empower the people.
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Democrats: Time to Win!
After Legislative Coup, North Carolina Can No Longer Be Considered a Democracy
A new report finds the state's democratic institutions are so flawed, the state should no longer be considered a functioning democracy.
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How A Democracy Gets Hacked
Stop Fixating on Economic Growth — Let’s Talk About Quality of Life
It's time to move away from the cruelty and competition of consumer capitalism toward a more cooperative society.
Playing Defense: How Progressives Could Push Democrats to Block the Trump Agenda
Progressives now have more power within the Democratic Party, which activists must push to be more militant.
Cornel West: Bernie Sanders Is Wrong. The Democratic Party Cannot Be Reformed
Some progressives are now pushing a shake up of the Democratic Party's leadership in efforts to reform the party.
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Rejecting Dangerous Saviors: Can “The People” Save the US?
We have to stop looking for elite saviors and move toward a progressive politics where the people save themselves.