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Monika Bauerlein

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Together, We Beat Bezos

This is a story about how we—you and us here at Mother Jones—beat Jeff Bezos. Let me explain. Remember the moment, a couple of months back, when...

04.05.2026 10

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Monika Bauerlein

Why We’re Suing RFK Jr.

Remember “the most transparent administration in history”? That’s what Donald Trump promised at the beginning of his second term, and it’s...

29.04.2026 7

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Monika Bauerlein

Hell No, It’s Not Over

“We already live in a fascist state.” I’ve been hearing that so often these last few months, from friends, pundits, Mother Jones readers. And...

09.01.2026 10

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Monika Bauerlein

Good Night and Good Luck

“Lying.” “Disgusting.” “Scum.” “Slime.” “Corrupt.” “Enemy of the people.” Donald Trump has made clear what he thinks of...

07.07.2025 9

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Monika Bauerlein

The Bill Moyers That Obituaries Missed

“And they get away with the corruption,” read the email subject line. I knew it was from Bill Moyers, because launching right into the point was...

04.07.2025 20

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You Have What Trump and Musk Want

“Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts.” It was a widowed, immigrant seamstress who said that, a woman who had no business...

05.03.2025 8

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Monika Bauerlein

Eighty Percent of Germans Voted Against the Far Right. Can That Happen Here?

The day before the German election, I was sobbing uncontrollably over a video that my German family sent me. It shows a table on a sidewalk, set with...

24.02.2025 10

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Monika Bauerlein