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How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism How Do the Trumpists Mobilize? Around White Nationalism and Anti-Semitism

A new report by Political Research Associates lays out the connections and the key role played by the media.

Oct 25, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Impeachment Polls Show Democrats Are Wooing the Wrong White People

Impeachment Polls Show Democrats Are Wooing the Wrong White People Impeachment Polls Show Democrats Are Wooing the Wrong White People

It’s obvious which Trump supporters will go down with this ship—and there’s no point trying to change their minds.

Oct 25, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier? Our Town Is Broke. Should We Accept Investment From a Homophobe and a Tea Partier?

Another reader asks what they should do if a school integration plan causes “logistical mayhem” for their family.

Oct 25, 2019 / Liza Featherstone

Germany’s Big Green Mood Lacks Radicalism

Germany’s Big Green Mood Lacks Radicalism Germany’s Big Green Mood Lacks Radicalism

The ascendant Green Party’s moderate approach might placate some voters, but it won’t save a burning planet.

Oct 25, 2019 / Lukas Hermsmeier

Out, Damn Spot?

Out, Damn Spot? Out, Damn Spot?

Trump leaves our allies to be slaughtered. 

Oct 24, 2019 / OppArt / Edel Rodriguez

Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment

Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment

To convict Trump on impeachment charges, 20 GOP senators will need to break ranks. Here’s how that can happen.

Oct 24, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Trump’s Kurdish Betrayal Gives Peace a Bad Name

Trump’s Kurdish Betrayal Gives Peace a Bad Name Trump’s Kurdish Betrayal Gives Peace a Bad Name

Slamming Republicans as “the party of cut and run” raises the question of whether Democrats have a better idea.

Oct 24, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

Workers Are Not Your Props

Workers Are Not Your Props Workers Are Not Your Props

The Democratic presidential field lined up to get their pictures taken with striking GM workers. But what workers really need from the Democratic Party is power, not photo ops.

Oct 23, 2019 / Jane McAlevey

Anybody but Bernie—or Warren

Anybody but Bernie—or Warren Anybody but Bernie—or Warren

Unable to deal with the declining appeal of centrism in their party, moneyed Democrats are fantasizing about imaginary presidential candidates.

Oct 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer

In Honor of Atatiana Jefferson, Another Innocent Victim of Police Violence

In Honor of Atatiana Jefferson, Another Innocent Victim of Police Violence In Honor of Atatiana Jefferson, Another Innocent Victim of Police Violence

On October 12, 2019, Aaron Deana, a white police officer, killed Atatiana Jefferson inside her home while she was playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew.

Oct 23, 2019 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

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