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An update for readers and subscribers
July 2022
Why Has Biden's Approval Rating Crashed?
Biden promised rich donors that 'nothing would fundamentally change.' He kept his promise. Now we're all paying the price.
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Peter Daou
We Must Fight the Far Right
There's no backing down in the face of fascism.
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Peter Daou
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June 2022
Fascist Republicans Kill Roe v. Wade, Useless Democrats Let It Happen
The GOP's assault on women's rights lands a devastating blow.
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Peter Daou
The January 6 Hearings Are Feckless Political Theater
The Democratic leaders who are supposedly “defending democracy” spent the Trump years enabling him, and have perpetuated his policies.
Democratic Leaders Call for a STRONGER Republican Party. Why??
Biden and Pelosi are determined to strengthen the party of white supremacy. Why not boost leftists instead of fascists?
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Peter Daou
May 2022
Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns ... ENOUGH!
Listen to an unfiltered conversation about America's gun violence catastrophe.
We Have Power
There are many ways to fight the system and win.
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Peter Daou
America Is Broken
It's hard to process how many things are wrong with this country.
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Peter Daou
U.S. Surpasses a Million COVID Deaths, and the Pandemic Isn't Over
America has exceeded the grim milestone of a million lives lost to COVID-19. And political leaders are pretending the pandemic is done.
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Peter Daou
The Democratic Party Is Not Remotely 'Far Left'
One of the most common refrains in American politics is that Democrats have moved "too far left." Spoiler: They haven't.
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Peter Daou
April 2022
Presidents Should Not Get Away With Sexual Misconduct
Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden should face serious consequences for their behavior.
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