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Richard Spencer Texas A&M

Why It’s Not OK to Punch a Neo-Nazi in the Face Why It’s Not OK to Punch a Neo-Nazi in the Face

A reply to Natasha Lennard: White-supremacist Richard Spencer is odious, but bashing him in the head is not the solution.

Jan 24, 2017 / Peter Van Buren

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game. 

Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Women's March on Washington

The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage The Women’s March Succeeded Because It Spoke to Women’s Outrage

The success of the marches should put the critique of “identity politics” as divisive dead end to rest, once and for all.

Jan 23, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio

Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio Marching Against Trump, Progressives in Cincinnati Put a Blue Dot in Red Ohio

The question remains whether the energy displayed Saturday will carry over into other ongoing local struggles.

Jan 23, 2017 / Dani McClain

Activists run after being hit by a stun grenade while protesting against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on the sidelines of the inauguration in Washington.

Neo-Nazi Richard Spencer Got Punched—You Can Thank the Black Bloc Neo-Nazi Richard Spencer Got Punched—You Can Thank the Black Bloc

A dispatch from inside the J20 protests.

Jan 22, 2017 / Natasha Lennard

Pussy Power Fights Back

Pussy Power Fights Back Pussy Power Fights Back

In rallies around the world, millions of people—women and men—stand up to the grabber in chief.

Jan 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh

The Relevance of Hope Under Trump

The Relevance of Hope Under Trump The Relevance of Hope Under Trump

Hope belongs to the left.

Jan 20, 2017 / Ronald Aronson

Keith Ellison and Jamie Harrison at a forum in Denver

The Next DNC Chair Must Abandon Color-Blind Politics The Next DNC Chair Must Abandon Color-Blind Politics

The DNC needs leadership that has the lived experience and cultural competence to build power in a highly racially charged environment.

Jan 19, 2017 / Steve Phillips

At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals

At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals

The Democrats vying to chair the party came out swinging against Trump—but mostly left each other alone.

Jan 19, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Anti-Racist Action Protests neo-Nazis in Texas

Anti-Fascists Will Fight Trump’s Fascism in the Streets Anti-Fascists Will Fight Trump’s Fascism in the Streets

In stark contrast with many liberals, antifa activists refuse any dialogue with Trumpism.

Jan 19, 2017 / Natasha Lennard

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