By taking over state legislatures, Republicans hope to pass conservative amendments that cannot be electorally challenged Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist in the Trump White House who is at the forefront of the Republican march toward hard-right populism, is throwing his weight behind a movement to radically rewrite the US constitution. Bannon has devotedContinue reading “Inside Steve Bannon’s ‘disturbing’ quest to radically rewrite the US constitution”
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VIDEO: Why the Far-Right Is Fawning Over Strongmen | Breaking The Vote – VICE News
From Hungary to Texas, the Breaking the Vote teams travel around the world to trace the steady rise of authoritarianism and its impact in the U.S.
Esther Byrd, QAnon-adjacent defender of Jan. 6 insurrection, appointed to Florida Board of Education
‘When Trump supporters peacefully protest, suddenly “Law and Order” is all they can talk about!’ Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Esther Byrd to the state’s Board of Education, a move that will almost certainly serve to further politicize that appointed panel. A former Marine, Mrs. Byrd is currently the legal assistant and office manager for the Law Office of CordContinue reading “Esther Byrd, QAnon-adjacent defender of Jan. 6 insurrection, appointed to Florida Board of Education”
How Fascists Are Taking Advantage Of Climate Change – Second Thought
We all understand that climate change is real, it’s here, and that the consequences of our inaction will be disastrous for our species and countless other forms of life around the world. But what happens when those in positions of power see climate change as a means to an end? A way to make trulyContinue reading “How Fascists Are Taking Advantage Of Climate Change – Second Thought”
Let’s talk about Russian claims, chemicals, and masks – Beau of the Fifth Column
Let’s talk about Poland, planes, and power in Ukraine – Beau of the Fifth Column
Lauren Boebert Embarrasses Herself With State of the Union Outburst
As the president mentioned his son’s death from brain cancer, the MAGA-boosting lawmaker shouted that Biden had placed 13 soldiers in coffins—drawing rebuke from Democrats. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) attempted to make Tuesday night’s State of the Union address all about herself—only to get booed by her colleagues as President Joe Biden solemnly talked about his sonContinue reading “Lauren Boebert Embarrasses Herself With State of the Union Outburst”
US Far Right Adores Vladimir Putin’s Christian Nationalism More Than Freedom and Democracy
Lauren Witzke, the Republican Party’s nominee for U.S. Senate from Delaware in 2020, gushed with praise for Vladimir Putin this week after the Russian dictator unleashed a military invasion against Ukraine. While somewhat shocking given the timing, Witzke’s admiration of Putin’s “Christian nationalism” has a long precedent among U.S. Christian right leaders, who embraced Putin as a “savior ofContinue reading “US Far Right Adores Vladimir Putin’s Christian Nationalism More Than Freedom and Democracy “
BREAKING: Putin accuses US of treating Ukrainian citizens as ‘human shields’
Vladimir Putin has told the Ukrainian army it would be easier to speak to them rather than the “Nazis that have taken Kyiv”. The Russian President has accused American consultants supporting the Ukrainian army of treating Ukrainian women, children and elderly as “human shields”.
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted border breach – Al Jazeera
Russia’s military says it has prevented a “diversionary reconnaissance” group from breaching the border from Ukraine.
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