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The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists

The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists The GOP: Grotesque, Outrageous Putschists

It’s high time we call Republicans what they have become, and give the Grand Old Party a much-deserved name change.

Nov 24, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

People marching and holding signs in Polish

Poland’s Women Are in the Streets Poland’s Women Are in the Streets

Escalating protests over new restrictions on abortion in Poland are a sign that the ruling PiS party’s illiberal democracy may be losing its grip.

Nov 20, 2020 / Andrew Pasquier

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

In its blind obedience to Trump’s blatant coup attempt, the party has abandoned even the pretense of democratic principle—indeed, any principle other than holding on to power.

Nov 20, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Chuck Schumer stands behind a podium, wagging a finger. He wears a suit and tie and red glasses.

Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party? Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party?

That’s actually a surprisingly difficult question to answer. We must have more accountability and transparency if the party is to live up to its name.

Nov 19, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Six faces wearing masks

‘If You Want to Make the Gods Laugh, Tell Them Your Plans’ ‘If You Want to Make the Gods Laugh, Tell Them Your Plans’

On expectation in a time of pandemic.

Nov 18, 2020 / Something Is Happening Here / Kweku Toure

Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy

Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy Trump and the GOP Intensify Their Assault on Democracy

This is a coordinated effort to sabotage the election results and purge the government of officials with the stature to stand up to it.

Nov 17, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Stockton, CA

Starting From Stockton Starting From Stockton

What this small California city can teach America about basic income.

Nov 17, 2020 / David Kirp

Young man looks at electoral map colored in with markers

American Democracy Was Never Supposed to Work American Democracy Was Never Supposed to Work

Without a practical plan for revising the Constitution, Democrats will be condemned to play by rigged rules.

Nov 17, 2020 / Richard Kreitner

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Good Riddance to Trump: A Political Obituary I Have Waited 5 Years to Write Good Riddance to Trump: A Political Obituary I Have Waited 5 Years to Write

But, sadly, his departure from office will be the most inelegant last hurrah and final curtain in American political history.

Nov 11, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Progressives Are an Asset for the Democratic Party. It Should Treat Them That Way.

Progressives Are an Asset for the Democratic Party. It Should Treat Them That Way. Progressives Are an Asset for the Democratic Party. It Should Treat Them That Way.

Democratic progressives are not an isolated fringe—and their ideas are popular. The party should not run away from them.

Nov 10, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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