This is how authoritarians operate: they flourish when the population feels despair, turning even moments that could bring us together into tools for separation.
The claim is central to rationales for arming Israel even as leading human rights groups decry genocide in Gaza
Readers Comments: Charlie Kirk Killing Excuse for Authoritarianism, Fascism; Real Reason for the Attacks Against Us; Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures; Attack on Environmental Protections to Increase Cancer-Causing Pollution
A national poll from Jacobin, DSA Fund, and Data for Progress finds broad support for democratic socialist leaders and left-wing policies.
It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it is more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.
The Washington Post’s Karen Attiah is the latest prominent Black journalist to lose her job. The trend is a sign of retrenchment in both fighting racism and saving democracy.
Hundreds of billions in appropriated spending has been withheld, with dire consequences. Government funding shouldn’t be derailed like this.
“I hope I’m wrong. But we need to be prepared if I’m right,” warned Sen. Chris Murphy.
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