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America has rejected fascism before
The 2020s are similar to the 1940s.
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This is how the Republicans are whitewashing the J6 insurrection out of existence
And how the Big Lie became so easy to believe.
In the debate over free speech, we need less focus on politics, more focus on the truth
No, Twitter did not infringe on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s liberty.
Merrick Garland sees the big picture
Let’s hope he stays true to his vision.
The J6 coup failed because the clock ran out. The GOP now has plenty of time to get it right
From quiet proceduralism to violent insurrection and back again.
The United States needs a ‘sociological imagination’
“Character” and “individual virtue” are not going to solve our problems.
Trumpism is rooted in valorous visions of medieval Europe. Those visions are wrong
The medievals were more practical than the fascists think.
Enough already! Spend the money to vaccinate the world
The United States can’t protect the public health of its residents without protecting the public health of everyone else.