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Republicans against Trump protest

The Tide Is Turning Against Trump The Tide Is Turning Against Trump

Faced with legal and legislative setbacks and the defection of more Republicans, Trump is waging an increasingly strident propaganda war.

Oct 15, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Whistle

Whistle Whistle

It’s going to blow. 

Oct 15, 2019 / OppArt / Richard Borge

Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care?

Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care? Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care?

Richard Nixon told everyone he was indifferent to demonstration—but he was actually obsessed.

Oct 15, 2019 / Mark Engler

Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room

Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room

The Minnesota representative is bringing an organizer’s mind-set to Congress.

Oct 15, 2019 / Feature / David M. Perry

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson

Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit

It’s not just Britain headed for the subbasement of imperial history.

Oct 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’?

Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’? Can Extinction Rebellion Put Climate Change ‘Beyond Politics’?

Right now their approach is making politicians come to them.

Oct 14, 2019 / Daniel Judt

The Halle Synagogue Attack Is an Ominous Sign of the German Far Right’s Growing Prominence

The Halle Synagogue Attack Is an Ominous Sign of the German Far Right’s Growing Prominence The Halle Synagogue Attack Is an Ominous Sign of the German Far Right’s Growing Prominence

Halle, a bustling university town an hour’s train ride from Berlin, has become a kind of hub for the country’s New Right.

Oct 14, 2019 / Carol Schaeffer

Giuliani Made Trump—and Might Now Unmake Him

Giuliani Made Trump—and Might Now Unmake Him Giuliani Made Trump—and Might Now Unmake Him

The president’s personal lawyer is also a crucial precursor of Trumpism.

Oct 14, 2019 / Jeet Heer

When Talking About the Climate Crisis, We Can’t Forget About Nuclear Weapons

When Talking About the Climate Crisis, We Can’t Forget About Nuclear Weapons When Talking About the Climate Crisis, We Can’t Forget About Nuclear Weapons

Both are existential threats, but only one is getting the attention it deserves.

Oct 14, 2019 / Matt Korda

Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them

Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them

Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan has a great idea: If Trump appointees block congressional testimony, block their paychecks.

Oct 12, 2019 / John Nichols

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