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William Rivers Pitt | “I Alone”: Trump’s Megalomania on Cold Display
Donald Trump's bigotry-driven, ego-driven campaign might win in November. A lit cigarette is healthier.
Economic Update: Convention Economics
This episode discusses platform contradictions, the Volkswagan scandal, CEO pay and the Italian banking crisis.
“Build Bridges, Not Walls”: Medea Benjamin on How She Disrupted Donald Trump’s Speech
Benjamin was removed after the disruption and says she was later interviewed by the Secret Service.
How Can This Be Happening in the US? International Journalists Reflect on Rise of Donald Trump
Members of the international press covering the Republican National Convention to talk about how other countries view Donald Trump.
What’s on Display in Cleveland? The Republican Id
The triumph of Trump has demonstrated the cost of the devil's bargain.
Trumpism Is a Scam — You’re Actually Voting for Mike Pence
All Trump cares about is inflating his personal brand, and getting elected president is the best way to do that.
Fever Dreams as Cleveland Steams: RNC Night Three, Featuring Pence
Mike Pence, terrifyingly, came off as a mainstream politician, despite his extreme racism and misogyny.
“Make America Straight Again”? Anti-LGBT Sentiment in the GOP Platform
The new Republican platform has been described as “the most anti-LGBT platform in the party's 162-year history.”
They Really Did It: Trump Nominated on Night Two
William Rivers Pitt of Truthout: Last night's crowd was about as enthusiastic as old spaghetti, but nevertheless, they fa-chrissakes did it. They nominated Trump.
Ban Guns, Not Tennis Balls: As NRA Addresses RNC, CodePink Protests Ohio’s Open-Carry Law
Anti-gun activists rallied at the RNC against the fact that civilians are being allowed to carry military-grade weapons in downtown Cleveland.