The overt racism driving Donald Trump’s campaign has its roots in a long tradition of dog whistle GOP politics.
Election 2016
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Trump, Guns, and Lies, Incorporated
The presumptive presidential nominee is the natural byproduct of an industry of toxic myth-making.
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Harmony and Dissonance: Two Meetings of the Democrats and the Left
Last weekend, a “People’s Summit” in Chicago and a Democratic Party meeting in California demonstrated how progressives can come together.
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Trump, Over-Exposed
How the Donald’s seemingly invincible run could implode.
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Farewell to ‘Darling Corey’ Lewandowski
Donald Trump just said, “you’re fired” to his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. This was predictable. In fact, it was predicted years ago in a traditional bluegrass folk song called “Darling Corey.” The Corey in the song is a woman, but otherwise it fits the tragedy of Corey Lewandowski to a tee. Her fate was sealed […]
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What Is Hillary Clinton’s Agenda?
She’s had so much to say on so many issues that voters may not know what she wants to accomplish.
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Pain and Power: The LGBT Crucible
One year after the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage, the Orlando shootings capture the challenges facing the LGBT community as their political clout continues to grow.
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Next for Clinton: A Running Mate
As speculation swirls over who would make the best running mate for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, a key question is how her pick might tilt the balance of power in the Senate.
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Trump as a Strategic Asset of the Islamic State
The candidate is playing the part assigned to him in terrorist strategy.
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Clinton, Warren, and the Vice Presidency
Hillary must decide whether she can name a running mate who may occasionally oppose her.
