Category Archives: National politics

The president’s latest ‘communist’ warning echoes history

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The president’s latest ‘communist’ warning echoes history

Branding political opponents on the left as communists is a century-old American tradition. From the Red Scare of the 1920s to the McCarthy era of the 1950s, labeling someone a “commie,” Marxist or “pinko” is a tried-and-true method of stirring nationalistic passions. When 68 people were arrested at San Francisco… Continue reading →

Supreme Court Blocking Trump Birthright Citizen Attack a ‘Real Relief,’ But Also ‘Bare Minimum’

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Demonstrators rally in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 1, 2026.  (Photo by Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images) “Birthright citizenship is protected today. But the workers whose children depend on it still face deportation, worksite raids, and an administration that has made… Continue reading →

US media presents centrist panic over progressive wins as mere post-ideological ‘electability concerns’ 

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Posted in Politics and Movements: US No mention of pro-Israel and corporate funding, no mention of capitalist ideology—just ‘good-faith’ worry over what will play in Purple America. by Adam Johnson June 26, 2026 (therealnews.com) Rahm Emanuel, U.S. ambassador to Japan, attends a photo op with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and congressional… Continue reading →

Journalists Set the Record Straight After Musk Claims ‘Not a Single’ Child Died From DOGE’s USAID Cuts

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) “Come with me on a reporting trip,” said New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. “You’ll see the… Continue reading →