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Republicans love gun crimes and massacre

Crappy gun laws cause our crime problems. But Republicans blame liberal prosecutors and make racist arguments

Salon · Jun 6, 2022

Same motive: Mass shooters and the GOP

Mass shooters have more in common with the GOP base than just a love of heavy firepower

Salon · Jun 3, 2022

Depp wins the right's war on free speech

The GOP's dystopian vision comes into view: Free speech only for the anti-woke, socks in mouths for everyone else

Salon · Jun 2, 2022

The GOP only cares about imaginary kids

For all the talk about "groomers" and "pro-life," the GOP ignores — or exacerbates — threats against real children

Salon · May 25, 2022

Johnny Depp's a tool for radicalization

Misogyny and anti-feminist backlash is bait to lure white men to the "great replacement" and white nationalism

Salon · May 24, 2022

Why anti-choice churches protect abusers

As with the Catholic church scandal, what ties sexual abuse to anti-choice activism is a belief in male supremacy

Salon · May 23, 2022

New GOP lie: Fetus-powered street lamps

During a House hearing, the GOP demonized patients and doctors with QAnon-style conspiracy theories

Salon · May 19, 2022

GOP drops the flash, keeps the fascism

GOP voters still love Trump — but now realize it's easier for authoritarians to win if they put people to sleep

Salon · May 18, 2022

After Buffalo: Fox refuses to back down

By playing the victim of "cancel culture," Fox recasts white nationalism as rebellion instead of violent racism

Salon · May 17, 2022

MAGA candidates are outgrowing Trump

The far-right GOP Senate candidate is now surging over Trump-endorsed Dr. Oz. Credit MAGA misogyny with her appeal

Salon · May 13, 2022