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Chauncey DevegaSalon |
Renee Good's killing shows how standing with marginalized communities means losing privilege and protection
From Jan. 6 to Venezuela, Trump has created his own reality and it threatens to subsume our own
Defeating Trumpism requires fluency in moral language
Trump's political style requires force and swagger. His "splendid little war" was meant to prove he still has both
The death of Viola Fletcher, the last survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, underscores what Trump is attacking
The president's shock-and-awe strategy has left the American people tired, distracted and compliant
Even Republicans are unhappy with Trump's vicious, failing agenda. That doesn't mean they're ready to bail
The comforting story that Trump's power is fading obscures the risks facing us
America needs real economic opportunity, not Trump’s "free" money
Stagnant leadership and a culture of learned helplessness keep holding the party back
Former national security official warns “Trump is moving faster than most dictators have"
Far from being a lame duck, Trump and MAGA will only escalate their attacks on democracy
Real democracy just defeated MAGA plutocracy. Democrats should take note
SNAP's suspension is part of MAGA's campaign to tear our society apart
The media must focus on the real story — how Washington’s gridlock is hurting ordinary Americans
Legal scholar Lisa Graves on why this Supreme Court chief justice is the worst in history
The president has a third term — and American democracy — in his sights
The administration's theater of cruelty has everyday people asking "Am I next?"
The president's scatological video shows his contempt for democracy
On Marc Maron’s final podcast, Obama urges Americans to defend democracy
As millions gather on Saturday, Trump looks for a pretext to invoke the Insurrection Act
Historian Adam Hochschild sees echoes of post–World War I repression today
Trump is telling his MAGA followers that giving him money is a divine act that will “save America”
After the military summit in Quantico, POTUS considers invoking the Insurrection Act
James Comey's indictment will surely be followed by others
His message to naturalized citizens is part of an effort to redefine American identity and patriotism
Trump's angry speech before the General Assembly was "coarse absurdist theater"
At Charlie Kirk's memorial, he vowed to "save" the Windy City
But a serious "democratic breakdown" is upon us, says political scientist Susan C. Stokes
The party has a chance to protect Obamacare — and begin to craft a new, compelling narrative for voters
Economic insecurity — and a lack of empathy — serves MAGA's ends
More than ever, we need to understand the reasons for his political survival
Renaming the Defense Department is another signal of his belligerent instincts
POTUS was serious about unleashing "Chipocalypse Now." Why won't people take him at his word?
While Putin, Xi and Modi build autocratic alliances, Trump is friendless on the world stage
Like an evangelical preacher, the president knows how to speak to his MAGA flock
Our national nightmare is getting scarier, making Mister Rogers' advice more valuable than ever
He gave the GOP permission to be themselves, says historian Allan Lichtman
Even if he's not quite a humble sinner in search of grace, it's still smart politics
He's not just "whitewashing" museums. It's a full-on project of white racial erasure
His preference for Hungary's capital holds dark symbolism for Ukraine — and the US
Effective political messaging targets — and wins — the heart
Democrats have been branded "soft on crime" for 60 years. Will they ever learn to turn the tables?
As the Lone Star State's Democratic lawmakers resist, national Democrats should take a lesson
Taking the capital isn’t just a power grab — it’s symbolic violence against the nation itself
Failure to connect his comments to our worsening democratic crisis is an act of complicity
Bleak economic numbers and a fraying safety net are leaving people helpless — and hopeless
Journalist Robert W. Fieseler on his new book "American Scare" and how "we’re all Floridians now"
To win against Trump and MAGA, the party must rebrand with an inspiring narrative and strong ideas
To win against Trump and MAGA, the party must rebrand with an inspiring narrative and strong ideas