Biden and the secrets of the national security state
The real victims of “national security” secrets are the American people, who are denied knowledge of the crimes committed by the American government.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pledges to “put aside” differences with Democratic leadership after Republican concessions to far right
In the first days of 2023, the reactionary and repulsive dynamic of American capitalist politics has been on full display. The Democratic Socialists of America and its congressional representatives play a critical role in this right-wing process.
Eric London•
On second anniversary of Trump’s failed coup
Republicans elect House Speaker on 15th ballot, Biden praises police and “patriotic” Republicans
In the aftermath of the November midterm elections, media pundits proclaimed a “victory for democracy” and “return to normalcy” in American politics. The events of Friday, however, the second anniversary of the January 6, 2021 storming of the Capitol by a fascist mob incited by the sitting president, have well and truly exploded all such fantasies.
Barry Grey•
Two years on, the January 6 coup continues
Two years after former president Trump and his Republican allies tried to overturn the Constitution, the aspiring dictator and the social and political forces that supported him remain free and are openly plotting their next coup.
Jacob Crosse, Joseph Kishore•
Patrick Martin•
Jacob Crosse•
Dominic Gustavo•
Fred Mazelis•
Barry Grey•
Trump “hush money” trial begins—A political diversion
The fascist ex-president is being tried, not for his real crimes against democracy, but for an alleged campaign finance violation related to his personal conduct.
Patrick Martin•
RFK Jr. downplays Trump’s failed coup and defends his convicted and jailed foot soldiers
Adopting Trump’s line, Kennedy pledged, should he become president, to appoint a special counsel to review the “long sentences” and “harsh treatment” of Trump’s imprisoned insurrectionists.
Jacob Crosse•
Trump shares video on social media featuring image of Biden hogtied with rope
Campaign staff for Trump refused to apologize for sharing the image even as Trump posted more violent content from fascists and neo-Nazis on his Truth Social platform.
Jacob Crosse•
Top Trump aide and coup plotter, Peter Navarro, begins four-month sentence
Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison last year for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the now-defunct January 6 House Select Committee.
Jacob Crosse•
Kevin Reed•
Tom Carter•
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John Burton•
Jacob Crosse•
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