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His message to naturalized citizens is part of an effort to redefine American identity and patriotism
Trump's angry speech before the General Assembly was "coarse absurdist theater"
At Charlie Kirk's memorial, he vowed to "save" the Windy City
But a serious "democratic breakdown" is upon us, says political scientist Susan C. Stokes
The party has a chance to protect Obamacare — and begin to craft a new, compelling narrative for voters
Economic insecurity — and a lack of empathy — serves MAGA's ends
More than ever, we need to understand the reasons for his political survival
Renaming the Defense Department is another signal of his belligerent instincts
POTUS was serious about unleashing "Chipocalypse Now." Why won't people take him at his word?
While Putin, Xi and Modi build autocratic alliances, Trump is friendless on the world stage
Like an evangelical preacher, the president knows how to speak to his MAGA flock
Our national nightmare is getting scarier, making Mister Rogers' advice more valuable than ever
He gave the GOP permission to be themselves, says historian Allan Lichtman
Even if he's not quite a humble sinner in search of grace, it's still smart politics
He's not just "whitewashing" museums. It's a full-on project of white racial erasure
His preference for Hungary's capital holds dark symbolism for Ukraine — and the US
Effective political messaging targets — and wins — the heart
Democrats have been branded "soft on crime" for 60 years. Will they ever learn to turn the tables?
As the Lone Star State's Democratic lawmakers resist, national Democrats should take a lesson
Taking the capital isn’t just a power grab — it’s symbolic violence against the nation itself
Failure to connect his comments to our worsening democratic crisis is an act of complicity
Bleak economic numbers and a fraying safety net are leaving people helpless — and hopeless
Journalist Robert W. Fieseler on his new book "American Scare" and how "we’re all Floridians now"
To win against Trump and MAGA, the party must rebrand with an inspiring narrative and strong ideas
To win against Trump and MAGA, the party must rebrand with an inspiring narrative and strong ideas
"Hulkamania" helped define a generation. But muscles and swagger can't fix everything
Accusations of treason are not just distractions from Epstein
Six months into his second term, the president refuses to change his policies and behavior
As Democrats conduct their 2024 autopsy, Americans see both parties as "self-serving and ineffective"
For your safety — and that of your fellow Americans — pay attention to what's happening
With his use of the military and threats against blue cities, "we're seeing something new," expert says
51,000 deaths per year is just the starting point
Four experts on how Trump is using crises to expand his power
After two weeks of chaos and violence, four experts consider what's next
Protecting democracy requires many soldiers in "the army of love”
Trump and Musk successfully drive focus away from the GOP's "big beautiful bill" and war on democracy
The image of then-President Biden welcoming Donald Trump back to the White House symbolized the disaster to come
Starting with the Republicans' "big beautiful bill"
We are in the middle of Trump’s radicalization towards fascism
"There is virtually nothing Trump can do for the Republican base to not support him"
"The administration's aim here is to destroy the foundation of civil rights protections in this country"
Trump continues to win the information war and Democrats, the media and the American people are left overwhelmed
MAGA savings accounts are no substitute for hundreds of billions of dollars the GOP wants to take away from kids
America’s democracy is rapidly collapsing. Examining its present state offers clues to prevent catastrophe
"Showing off internal battles, be they ideological, personal, or otherwise, doesn't do anything to help the party"
Democrats have counted on "generational replacement" to rescue them: Experts say it's a "dangerous illusion"
Journalist Phil Tinline explains how the fear that democracy is about to die birthed the Age of Trump
Trump has been more aggressive in his efforts to destroy democracy than any other autocrat in recent decades
"Pause and delay" tactics are working, experts tell Salon
"It will take us a long time to recover" from the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term