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Historians Warn the GOP Is Pushing Nation Toward Trump-Based Authoritarianism
Far right Republicans must lose the midterms and the 2024 presidential race to ensure democracy survives, they said.
Federal Judge Rejects Proud Boys’ “Free Speech” Defense in January 6 Court Case
“This alleged conduct is simply not protected by the First Amendment,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said.
At Least 13 Republicans Who Participated in Jan. 6 Attack Are Running for Office
Two of the candidates are facing federal charges in relation to the attempted coup.
Social Movements in Chile Fend Off Far Right Threat With Gabriel Boric’s Victory
Boric has vowed to fight for progressive social reforms and overhaul U.S.-backed neoliberal economic policies.
Ayanna Pressley Introduces Resolution to Remove Lauren Boebert From Committees
Following Boebert’s Islamophobic attacks on Omar, at least 40 Democrats have called for her removal from committees.
Poll Finds Most Young Americans Say US Democracy Is “in Trouble” or “Failed”
The poll comes as young Americans are poised to inherit monumental political, economic and environmental challenges.
Ocasio-Cortez Slams GOP for Silence on Islamophobia Against Ilhan Omar
Bigotry is “made acceptable based on whether there are consequences for it or not,” Ocasio-Cortez said.
Omar Shares Audio of Chilling Death Threat She Received After Boebert’s Attacks
The voicemail, which Omar played at a press conference, was laced with racist slurs and profanities.
Omar Slams Boebert After “Unproductive” Call on Islamophobic Comments
Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized Republican leaders for enabling “mainstreamed bigotry and hatred” within the party.
Democrats Push to Remove Boebert From Committees After Islamophobic Comments
A video posted on social media showed Rep. Lauren Boebert implying that Rep. Ilhan Omar is a terrorist.