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.
Patrick Martin•
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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•
Biden pleads with Republicans to break with “anti-democratic” Trump
Both capitalist parties are hurtling to the right, with Biden unalterably committed to war with Russia, and the Republican presidential candidates attacking the fascist Trump from the right.
Patrick Martin•
Right-wing political theater at House hearing for Attorney General Garland
While Republicans screamed and yelled about Hunter Biden, Democrats barely mentioned the far greater crimes of Donald Trump.
Patrick Martin•
Former Capitol Police chief blasts Pentagon officials for delaying deployment of National Guard during January 6 coup
Steven Sund’s testimony before Congress confirms that the Democrats are covering up the complicity of military brass and police and intelligence officials in Trump's fascist assault on the Capitol to overturn the 2020 election.
Jacob Crosse•
Amid Biden impeachment inquiry, Hunter Biden indictment, Trump indictments
US careens toward government shutdown
The crisis of the political system in the US reached a new level of intensity over the past week, with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement Tuesday of an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, the announcement Thursday of a criminal indictment against Biden’s son, Hunter, and the prospect of a shutdown of the federal government on September 30.
Barry Grey•
Jacob Crosse•
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Jacob Crosse•
Patrick Martin•
Andy Hartmann•
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