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Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger

The same system that often rendered Trump harmless fails most Americans.

Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Samuel Moyn

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

There is nothing more fascist-like than Trump telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”

Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Mabel Berezin

Pack Your Bags

Pack Your Bags Pack Your Bags

What part of “Leave” don’t you understand?

Jan 16, 2021 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall, Ron Hauge, and Clay Bennett

Who Voted for Hitler?

Who Voted for Hitler? Who Voted for Hitler?

Just as there are myths about Trump voters, there are damaging misconceptions about who brought the Nazis to power.

Jan 15, 2021 / Dan Simon

Nixon’s Ghost Haunts the Impeachment—and American Culture

Nixon’s Ghost Haunts the Impeachment—and American Culture Nixon’s Ghost Haunts the Impeachment—and American Culture

Trump hates to be compared to earlier disgraced presidents, but he lives under Nixon’s shadow along with the rest of us.

Jan 15, 2021 / Jeet Heer

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump? Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

He’s about to metamorphose from world’s most powerful human to financially and legally challenged pariah. His only ally? The mob.

Jan 15, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Celestial Seasonings

Celestial Seasonings Celestial Seasonings

Cell service. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of  January 11.

Jan 15, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Now Is Not the Time for Unity

Now Is Not the Time for Unity Now Is Not the Time for Unity

If Joe Biden stakes his presidency on compromise and comity, his presidency will be a failure.

Jan 15, 2021 / Richard Kreitner

These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021

These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021 These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021

The Nation’s annual honor roll recognizes progressive activists and leaders who helped keep hope alive and set the groundwork for transformational change in 2021.

Jan 15, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols

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Klete Keller: From Gold Medalist to Capitol Insurrectionist Klete Keller: From Gold Medalist to Capitol Insurrectionist

The swimmer was wearing his United States Olympic jacket as he took part in the January 6 attempted coup.

Jan 14, 2021 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

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