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These Times Demand Courage
We are already learning who will stand up to Trump and his reckless enablers and who will kowtow out of fear
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The Dangers of 'Brain Rot' in Today's America
The phrase of 2024 was coined in 1854 by Thoreau, who wondered why people accept "our dullest perception'
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Snapshot: Joe Biden Pardoning His Son is Not the Real Outrage
The intense criticism is misguided when the next president has already proven that he will abuse his power with abandon to serve his own interests
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Two Faces of Fascism
Trump nominees Russell Vought and Kash Patel can wreak havoc if confirmed—and require wide and deep opposition
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November 2024

What Are You Reading and Watching?
A Saturday Prompt about books and movies
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Giving Thanks
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
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Trump’s Accelerating Plot to Steal Power from Congress
ProPublica examines the right-wing effort to hijack funding authority
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Who Will Be the Heroes Now?
It's not enough to worry about the coming danger. We need to pay attention to and support the opposition
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Which Trump Cabinet Pick Alarms You the Most?
A Saturday prompt
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Sacrifices for a Better Future
Two great Americans who escaped slavery have a lot to tell us about how to live now
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Snapshot: Matt Gaetz is Out
A moment to celebrate the exit of this odious nominee for Attorney General
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While still in power, Democrats must confront Trump's plans
In a new “On-Target,” we highlight Rachel Maddow’s call to defy the GOP and vet Cabinet picks now
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