Biden and Journalists Agree: Republicans Would Deliberately 'Crash' the Economy But…does that make any sense? Reason · Oct 26, 2022
Is democracy really 'on the ballot' in the US midterm elections? Ahead of the midterm elections in November, US president Joe Biden gave a controversial speech that accused MAGA Republicans (an acronym for “Make America Great Again”) of “destroying American democracy” and posing “a threat to this country” and to the “very foundations of our republic.” Days earlier, he described the… The Conversation · Oct 25, 2022
Trump lawyer Alina Habba takes senior role on MAGA political group NEW YORK — One of former President Donald Trump’s top lawyers has taken on a role as senior adviser for his new political action committee, pressing his MAGA message even as she defends him in a series of high-stakes lawsuits. Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022
Georgia is ground zero for democracy Black voters have the power to decide the election in Georgia, which will probably decide the future of our country in some ways we can predict and others we can’t. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2022
John M. Crisp: Does our nation really need Republicans? Yes, more than ever In his “Soul of America” speech, delivered at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Sept. 1, President Joe Biden distinguished between two types of Republicans: mainstream Republicans and MAGA Republicans. Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022
How media can help defend democracy We face a choice between democracy and fascism. Time for media to treat elections as more important than sports Salon · Oct 23, 2022
A party of faux patriots The MAGA messages incessantly invoke love of America. But their professed love of country leads them to rally around liars, bigots and cheats. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022
Does Marjorie Taylor Greene represent the future of the Republican Party? Journalist Robert Draper says the GOP's embrace of extremism opened the door to fringe actors, who've become among the party's most influential leaders. His new book is Weapons of Mass Delusion. WEKU · Oct 19, 2022
Trump defends Kanye West amid criticism of rapper's antisemitic rants Former President Donald Trump refused to condemn rapper Kanye West’s antisemitic rant against son-in-law Jared Kushner and other Jews. Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022
Trump defends Kanye West amid deepening antisemitism controversy: ‘He was great to me’ “He was great, really, to MAGA, to the MAGA movement, which was very impressive.” Trump said this week. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Trump's GOP: They share the same enemies In his new book "Weapons of Mass Delusion," Robert Draper dives into how the Republican party lost its mind Salon · Oct 18, 2022
"Most important" elections ever? Brad Woodhouse of the Defend Democracy Project: These are no ordinary midterms; they'll determine America's future Salon · Oct 18, 2022
Dems fear Kari Lake will be Arizona's governor, and a major MAGA star Her background in TV is a big help. Axios · Oct 15, 2022
Jan. 6 committee: Yes we can! Laying out an irrefutable case that Trump planned it all, committee answers its own call to hold him accountable Salon · Oct 13, 2022
Salon · Oct 13, 2022 Trump, Biden and consequences For Republicans in D.C., endless division is fun and games. But that isn't what most Americans really want
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Carhartt hoodies, MAGA hats and cowboy boots: What candidate fashion can tell us about the 2022 election What can 2022 midterm candidates’ fashion can tell us about race, gender and the future of the parties in US politics? Josh Marcus investigates
The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022 Steve Bannon dubbed a ‘monstrous gaslighter’ after saying he’s worried about left’s ‘dangerous rhetoric’ ‘Bannon’s level of gaslighting is so monstrous. I can never get used to it,’ remarked one Twitter user
Salon · Oct 12, 2022 Theil funds disguised MAGA propaganda Thiel-backed "opaque media organization" sends "realistic-looking, and unsolicited, newspapers" to voters