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•
Trump, Republicans openly plot to suppress vote, overturn election
Emboldened by the complicit Democrats, Trump, with the Republican Party behind him, is mounting a fascist campaign aimed at suppressing the vote on the way to a presidential dictatorship.
Jacob Crosse•
Book Review: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Contemporary lessons from the slave power’s plot to overturn the 1860 election
Erik Larson’s new book The Demon of Unrest, published this year by Penguin Random House, contains critical lessons for the fight against Trump and the threat of dictatorship today.
Eric London•
In speech at Democratic National Convention, Biden warns of second Trump coup
Biden’s statements have been passed by without comment, and the convention continued on Tuesday as if they were never uttered.
Joseph Kishore•
Trump rails against “disloyal” Republicans at Atlanta, Georgia rally
The ex-president spent much of his over 90-minute speech fuming against Governor Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, two Republicans who rebuffed his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential vote in Georgia.
Jacob Crosse•
Barry Grey•
Eric London, Tom Carter•
Tom Mackaman•
Barry Grey•
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