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Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared

John Nichols The Nation
Elise Stefanik is just the latest top Republican deciding against running in the 2026 midterms. While some retirements were to be expected, analysts are now anticipating a GOP exodus that could be unprecedented in modern American political history.

Terrorism Investigations on Campus and the New McCarthyism

Anthony O’Rourke and Wadie E. Said Dissent Magazine
Federal law enforcement is under pressure to launch specious terrorism investigations into pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses, based solely on their public statements. The GOP hearings, led by Trump supporters, show the dangers.

The Long Game of White-Power Activists Isn’t Just About Violence

Kathleen Belew The New York Times
It is impossible to separate replacement theory from its violent implications. The mainstreaming of replacement theory, whether through Tucker Carlson’s show or in Elise Stefanik’s campaign ads, will continue to have disastrous consequences.
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