Truthout
Far Right
Republicans Are Now Indistinguishable From the Violent Mob of January 6
The GOP party line was set on January 6, not just by the fringes, but by the most influential conservatives in the U.S.
Twitter Boots Marjorie Taylor Greene From Platform for COVID Misinformation
The decision comes nearly one year after former President Donald Trump was banned from the platform.
Even With Trump Out of Office, the Far Right Continued to Mobilize in 2021
Despite anti-fascists’ best hopes, far right forces have remained active and Trumpists within the GOP are empowered.
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.