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"We Will Be Together Until the Grave." Takeaways from the Turkish Election
Moving to the right to beat authoritarians is never a good idea
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Why is the Texas GOP Cleaning House Now?
A video & analysis about the Paxton impeachment, which signals crisis for the GOP
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Why is the Texas GOP Cleaning House Now?
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What Is Fascism?
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Cassidy Hutchinson's Testimony: A Primer in Authoritarian Corruption
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Get Ready for Garbage Politics. The Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government is Just the Start
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Seeking to Turn Students into Informers, Republicans Continue Authoritarian History
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Reg. Info Q&A, May 26, 1-2pmET
And some Hudson Valley, NY tranquillity
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Taking on the FBI, the GOP Serves its Cult Leader
Covering up Trump's corruption is a full-time activity for cult followers like Rep. Jim Jordan
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Reg. Info Today's Q&A 1-2pmET
And a magical view of the San Juan mountains in Colorado
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Trump is Running as a Cult Leader. His Campaign Events Promote Authoritarian Goals
Propping up his personality cult and indoctrinating Americans to hatred are the real functions of campaign events, not promoting policies
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Reg. Info Tonight's Q&A 8-9pmET
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Q&A Tonight/Q2 Assessment and Forecasts: US, Turkey, China, Russia
Instability globally and growing resistance in the US
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