We Aren’t Headed Toward Authoritarianism. We’re Here
The U.S. has a long, dark history of deploying troops to attack protestors that dates back to the 19th century. What can we learn from it to counter Trump’s latest attacks?
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Fascism Is a Weak Person’s Idea of Strength
Trump’s policies are driven not only by his innumerable grievances, but by his notion that the U.S. is weak and fascism makes him appear strong. It's time to call his bluff.
It’s Not Hyperbole to Call CECOT a Concentration Camp
Dachau opened almost immediately after Hitler came to power and began with imprisoning “criminals”—communists and social democrats. Sound familiar?
A Brief History of the US-Russian Cold War Turned Warm Embrace
Last month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who grew up during the Cold War, asked why the U.S. “always” depicts Russia as “the bad guy.” It seems like an ignorant question on its face. But it’s actually more complicated than you might think.
Anti-Fascist Movements Have Succeeded in the Past. Can They Work in the U.S.?
There has been a constant onslaught of terror from our new autocratic administration, which can make us feel powerless. But there is nothing futile about resistance. Here’s why.
The 14th Amendment Will Not Save Us From Donald Trump
The insurrection clause in the Constitution seems like a surefire way to keep the twice-impeached, multiply indicted former president off the ballots. But it’s not that simple.
Will We Ever See Donald Trump Behind Bars?
The former president's dance card is full of trial dates in federal and state courts across the country. Here's the over/under on what to expect.
The Boom and Bust of American Religious Life
What happens when no one believes in god anymore?
The GOP Defends the Indefensible
Republicans are running out of moves with each revelation by the DOJ, whose findings are proving that Trump is exactly who we feared: a dangerous traitor to us all.
SCOTUS’s Extremism Is Not Based in Precedent
The recent spate of dangerous decisions by the majority Justices are not rooted in principles, but in their politicized and complete disregard for the constitution.