Portside

Trump's actions signal need to understand global history of white supremacy. His executive order "human rights violations occurring in South Africa" echo a long history of support for racism in Southern Africa, for apartheid South Africa and Rhodesia

For scholars of political ideology who have closely followed tech billionaire and Palantir founder Peter Thiel over the years, Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate is utterly terrifying.

The most important bank in Silicon Valley has failed, triggering economic uncertainty nationwide. To blame: tough-talking tech dudes, a reckless Congress, contradictory monetary policy, and even Barney Frank.