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Critical Support examines Trump's never-ending war and why so many people overlooked so many red flags.
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'Sick people': Trump now thinks the Iranian regime is no better than immigrants
The U.S. president is talking about his enemies abroad the way he talks about his enemies at home.
How did it get this far? Platner's dishonesty should have ended his campaign
The Maine Senate candidate never really apologized, but some pundits forgave him anyway.
America is now a whites-only refuge
The Trump administration has adopted an explicitly race-based admissions policy. The shame will not soon be forgotten.
Europe's far right has a new target: newborn babies
Austria's neo-fascist FPÖ is demanding that the government stop helping immigrants start families.
Tradwives and right-wing men: How an 'imagined past' drives fascist politics
Salon's Amanda Marcotte explains the delusional history behind the "tradwife" trend.
EU building 'Fortress Europe' with harsher new asylum regime
The new "Common European Asylum System" comes at a time when immigration is already falling.
Trump's ballroom reflects 'hatred for American democracy': White House historian
Edward Lengel, a White House historian, says Donald Trump is showing "contempt for the founding fathers."
How America emboldened Europe's far right
Heidi Beirich, an expert on right-wing extremism, says Donald Trump has emboldened those pushing for "remigration."
Why did the press ignore a gathering of the world's leading fascists?
Right-wing extremism is going mainstream, but it's not getting the coverage.
Austria was a 'safe haven' for foreign academics. Now it's acting like America.
While Europe tries to lure foreign talent, the Austrian government is slashing funds for higher education.
AfD lawmaker, Young Republican leader headline 'remigration' summit with convicted Holocaust denier
Former CBP chief Gregory Bovino was announced Friday as a "special guest" at an event featuring Europe's leading far-right extremists.
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The US military failed the test
Instead of defying illegal orders under Trump, American forces have killed scores of civilians outside the laws of war.
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Trump ballroom firm now eligible for billions in new border contracts
Clark Construction is one of a handful of firms that can now bid on CBP projects funded by the president's signature legislation.
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Special Report: Live from Eurovision
The Redoubt spoke to activists and fans about politics, genocide and Israel's inclusion in Europe's infamous song contest.
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Tucker Carlson owns this presidency
Right-wing antisemites are blaming Israel instead of themselves for Donald Trump's actions. We shouldn't let them get away with it.
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Pattern of no-bid contracts going to companies working on Trump's ballroom
Contracts reviewed by The Redoubt call into question White House claims that the ballroom would never cost taxpayers a dime.
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A weekly, 30-minute podcast from journalists Charles R. Davis and Shirin Sadeghi, providing an international perspective on politics and culture.
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Pope Trump and MAGA American heresy
The U.S. president's attack on Pope Leo is a reminder: millions of Americans chose him over their faith.
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Trump unilaterally pauses the war that he alone started
The U.S. decision to halt the bombing of Iran is a reminder that America alone had the power to start it
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After denying Trump access to its airspace, Austria says it needs fighter jets
After denying U.S. military flights, a military spokesperson said Austria needs dozens of fighter jets to defend its airspace.
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"No Kings": Absent a demand, Americans are losing interest
Opponents of the U.S. president should not be afraid to say what they mean.
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Don't give up on the public just yet
Research suggests people will defend democracy — if they know what it is.
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Fight for something: 'Good governance' is not enough
Opponents of right-wing populism need to stand for more than the status quo.