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White Supremacy Elected Donald Trump
The electoral dictates of Wall Street are institutional, but white supremacy is structural.
Trump Wins: The David Dukes of the World Prevail
Trump's open display of sexism, racism and xenophobia ultimately got him elected.
A Divided Nation: As Trump Wins Electoral College, Clinton Wins Popular Vote
John Nichols, political writer for The Nation, argues Donald Trump's victory is the result of an election process that does not reflect the popular will.
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A New Clockwork Orange in the Aftermath of Trump
This campaign season taught us a harsh lesson: the astonishingly fragile nature of American democracy.
Down-Ballot Republicans Jump at Chance to Emulate Trump
Trump is much more a true expression of the GOP than an aberration from it.
Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
The US's top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November.
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Five Ways to Fight Fascism in the Age of Trump
Defeating Trump will not put an end to the fascist turn in US politics or the white male resentment roiling the nation.
Crossing the Empathy Wall
At this moment, it seems that neither side feels the need to bridge the empathy wall
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Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Many Americans Are Allowed to Vote but Don’t Know It
Most states do not permanently disenfranchise former prisoners, but lack of information keeps people from voting.
A Divided US: Sociologist Arlie Hochschild on the 2016 Presidential Election
Arlie Hochschild's five years in Louisiana led her to some surprising discoveries about the rise of Trump.