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John Steven Fernandez
Foreign Correspondent: Natalie Portman Boycotts Israeli Prize; Right Wing Goes Ballistic
The actress’s decision was a surprise to many, and underlines a growing resistance to Israel’s rightwing policies. more
The Battle for the Heart and Soul of the Republican Party
I never knew the Republican Party had a heart or a soul. When did that happen? Did I miss something? more
Evan Nesterak
Of Course Trump Won't Condemn Nazis—He Needs Them
Neo-Nazis are a constituency group of President Trump. So are white nationalists. And the so-called alt-right you keep hearing about? They’re a constituency as well. more
Gage Skidmore
David Clarke at Homeland Security is a Threat to Homeland Security
If Trump appoints Clarke, Homeland Security’s high-level staff would include a man who told his Milwaukee County constituents to not call local law enforcement but instead to get a gun and “fight back.” more
thierry ehrmann
How Similar Are Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen?
Many basic assumptions the French have had about their society since World War II hang in the balance of their upcoming election, pitting ultraconservative Marine Le Pen against moderate Emmanuel Macron. more
mathiaswasik
Progressives Need to Put Their Money Where Their Youth Is
Conservative youth organizations have access to almost three times more money than liberal ones. In addition to giving more money, right-wing funders are offering support with fewer strings attached. more
How to Keep up on Events without Your Head Exploding
Amid the onslaught of new revelations, executive orders and back room deals, important stories are no doubt falling by the wayside. more
RAYGUN
The Tao of Steve King: Master of the “Politically Incorrect”
An Iowa insider describes how low the congressman will go, and why the state has had such a hard time getting rid of him. more
Mark Fiore
Steve Bannon's Soul
It turns out the White House Chief Strategist likes to make movies too. more
Smoking Gun: Steve Bannon, Trump’s Right-Hand Batterer
The alt-right darling has a personal life as sordid as his political one. more
Mark Fiore
Alternative Reality
The Trump Doctrine supersedes any facts, science or mathematical proof under penalty of prosecution. #AlternativeFacts more
Bannon Threatened Elementary School Officials, Records Attest
Trump’s chief strategist bullied school administrations, with threats of nonpayment and legal action, to prevent his ex-wife from enrolling their daughters in kindergarten programs. more
torange.biz
The Crocodile Tears of Right Wing Clowns
Pseudo sympathy for the beating of a disabled teenager... more
Trump’s Frightening Picks for U.S. Policy in the Middle East
Trump’s ignorance of the region will make him even more dependent on his advisers than most Presidents. And that’s not good news. more
TrumpLink Jobs Network
Here's the Trump transition team to tell you how to "make your job great again." more
What Does Trump’s Victory Mean for Progressives?
The optimism and energy that drove Bernie Sanders’s primary campaign was not transferable to his Democratic rival. Little wonder. more
Paul Ryan and the ‘Soul of the Republican Party’
The crisis for Ryan goes much deeper than the difficulties presented by Trump. more
Scott Walker's Fundraising Spree
Now that Scott Walker is the national poster child for the corrupting influence of money in politics, thanks to last week’s explosive story in The Guardian, state Republicans are scrambling. more
