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Donald Trump calls for racial violence: White supremacists are listening, but the media laughs
Chauncey DeVega
While the media congratulated itself for mocking or ignoring Trump's Arizona rally, he spread vicious racist lies
America’s new class war: Organized labor is back
Chris Hedges
Forget the "woke" Democrats and timid union leaders. Workers across the country are standing up and fighting back
America’s deepest and most dangerous divide isn’t between Democrats and Republicans
Richard Eckersley
Americans long for personal and social transformation — but mainstream politics and media are trapped in the past
Trump abruptly ends interview after NPR journalist grills him on GOP’s Big Lie
Jon Skolnik
Trump hangs up on NPR journalist when questioned about 2020 election conspiracy
What would Jesus actually do? He’d never give up on the “deplorables”
Nathaniel Manderson
Humility and empathy toward those who have wronged you isn't easy. But there's no other way forward for America
Sidney Poitier, considered Hollywood’s first Black matinee idol, has died at 94
Alison Stine
He's the first Black actor to win a leading role Oscar, and many of his films were considered ahead of their time
The meaning of words: Orwell, Didion, Trump and the death of language
John Berthelsen
Orwell wrote that political speech was "largely the defense of the indefensible" — in 1946. Little did he know
Democrats feared gerrymandering bloodbath — but new analysis finds “surprisingly” good news for them
Alex Henderson
Nevertheless, Democrats are still quite likely to lose control of the House in 2022
Why they hate him: Dr. Fauci triggers the right because he reveals their deepest insecurities
Amanda Marcotte
The GOP's obsession with Dr. Fauci reveals the deep insecurities driving the movement
Biden doesn’t need Manchin: 5 executive actions he can take right now to build back better
Amanda Marcotte
Congress is broken. But the White House can still do plenty to fix national problems and restore Biden's popularity
America in 2021: From the end of empire to the prospect of a new civil war
Anis Shivani
Democrats had a supposed majority — and revealed their fatal weakness. History, and the pandemic, kept on going
Documents show U.S. killed thousands of civilians in recent air wars, hid true toll: NYT
Common Dreams staff
At one point, President Barack Obama called it “the most precise air campaign in history”
Kamala Harris: Most powerful vice president since Richard Nixon. Yes, really
Matthew Rozsa
Harris has already cast a record number of tie-breaking votes — can she turn the pointless job to her advantage?
Tim Kaine becomes first Democratic senator to ditch National Prayer Breakfast
Jonathan Larsen
Former veep nominee, a co-chair of the right-wing breakfast for years, says he has "no intention" of going back
Fox News passes Trump’s loyalty test: It’s about more than lying — it’s about teaching how to lie
Amanda Marcotte
Fox News' response to their Jan. 6 text scandal proves that shamelessness is the right's superpower
The execution of Julian Assange: He exposed the crimes of empire — and that can’t be tolerated
Chris Hedges
The WikiLeaks founder's unforgivable sin was to expose the U.S. empire's war crimes. For that, he faces death
It’s time for Democrats to reclaim FDR’s brand as the “Freedom Party”
Thom Hartmann
Roosevelt told his party it could never compromise with "economic royalists." Democrats should heed his words now
Ahmaud Arbery and America: This fragile moment of justice doesn’t mean “the system works”
Chauncey DeVega
Yes, a largely white jury convicted Arbery's killers, and that's historic. It should also be a source of shame
Sit-down strikes revolutionized the labor movement — could it happen again?
Matthew Rozsa
At the height of American labor, seizing control of the means of production was a strategy — not just a slogan
Kyrsten Sinema takes a victory lap on infrastructure — but Arizonans say not so fast
Warren H. Stewart Sr., Kai Newkirk
Our senator celebrates a "bipartisan" victory. But what she gave up to get that done definitely wasn't worth it
Former “Anonymous” Trump aide Miles Taylor: Let’s unite to make politics boring again
Chauncey DeVega
Trump aide who spoke out says many Republicans want to ditch fascism — but the damage may take decades to heal
20 memorable moments from talk show history
Ellen Gutoskey
From car-giving to couch-jumping, talk shows have provided an unusual venue for shenanigans & unexpected incidents
Chick-fil-A, the National Prayer Breakfast and right-wing Christianity: Delicious combo!
Jonathan Larsen
Right-wing chicken empire denies connection to annual breakfast — but one executive has played key role for years
Republicans don’t care about death threats against colleagues — they are too busy seeking revenge
Heather Digby Parton
Republicans will find a reason to impeach Joe Biden — but can't be bothered by Paul Gosar's threats
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