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Donald Trump

Trump, His Virus and the Dark Age of Unreason
He's the latest in a long line of American demagogues but has come closest to the White House. That makes him the most dangerous of them all.

Hundreds Accuse Trump of Failing to Pay for Their Work
Former employees and contractors have accused Donald Trump and his businesses of failing to pay them for their work.

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The “Truth” According to Trump
In Trump's world, everything's a conspiracy and reality's turned upside down.

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When America Was Great
According to a survey, Trump supporters most frequently chose the year 2000 as 'when America was great.'

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Do Americans Want a Strongman for President?
The US deposed Muammar Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein, but now many Americans are choosing to back their own strongman.

Noam Chomsky on the Breakdown of American Society and a World in Transition
The US is facing uncertain times. While it remains the only global superpower, it is no longer able to influence events and outcomes to its liking.

In Louisiana Shrimping Communities, Globalization’s Effects Imperil US Fishers
Gulf Coast fishers face continued economic uncertainty as they are forced to compete globally.

Our Neoliberal Nightmare: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Why the Wealthy Win Every Time
The rage driving our politics stems from the cruelty of capitalism. So why do we vote for those who worship the market?

Donald Trump’s History of Paying to Sway Attorneys General
What better way to close loopholes than to elect someone who knew how to exploit them best?

The Racial Divide Between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump
I'm struck by the stunning contrast between the Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, particularly on the issue of race.