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American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
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Trump Pushes Baseless Conspiracy Theory Alleging “Dark Shadows” Control Biden
The theory Trump pushed on Monday is similar to unfounded ones made on Facebook earlier this year.
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Trump Defends Kyle Rittenhouse But Refuses to Meet Jacob Blake’s Family
The 17-year-old gunman faces homicide charges after killing two protesters last week.
![President Trump speaks during an event in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on August 18, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/08/2020_0825-trump-point-400x300.jpg)
Former DHS Official Claims Two Current White House Aides Are in Pro-Biden Group
Mike Taylor, a former DHS official, says Trump will likely be "irked" by knowing two aides belong to the group.
![President Trump walks to greet supporters upon arrival at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport in Avoca, Pennsylvania, August 20, 2020.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/08/2020_0824-trump-g-400x300.jpg)
Trump Is Losing Support From Dozens of GOP Voices Ahead of Republican Convention
Several former Republican lawmakers announced on Monday they were endorsing Trump's rival, Joe Biden.
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Border Town Links Fight Against Trump’s Wall to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Residents say the half-billion being poured into the wall should instead be used to address real crises on the border.
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If Trump Had Followed Vietnam’s Lead on COVID, US Would Have Fewer Than 100 Dead
The U.S. has much to learn from Vietnam, which has recorded just 22 COVID-related deaths, says economist Robert Pollin.
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Biden Vows to Fight COVID, Climate, Racism and Economic Meltdown
Biden's speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention addressed the dangers of Trump's reelection.
![Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden interact with supporters via video teleconference on the fourth night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center on August 20, 2020, in Wilmington, Delaware.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/08/2020_0821-joe-biden-dnc-400x300.jpg)
Biden Isn’t a Progressive. The Question Is How Far He Can Be Pushed.
If political momentum among Democrats continues to move leftward, Biden may be movable.
![Eva Longoria, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were the only Latinx speakers granted primetime slots at the DNC.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2020/08/2020_0820-latinx-dnc-400x300.jpg)
Latinx Democrats Received the Same Number of DNC Prime-Time Slots as Republicans
The DNC's decision to limit Latinx voices amid a campaign claiming to center racial justice baffled some observers.