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Aug 20, 2022

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.

Jul 21, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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We Must Fight the Far Right

There's no backing down in the face of fascism.

Jul 6, 2022 • 

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.

Jun 24, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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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.

Jun 18, 2022

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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?

Jun 9, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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May 2022

Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns, Guns ... ENOUGH!

Listen to an unfiltered conversation about America's gun violence catastrophe.

May 26, 2022

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We Have Power

There are many ways to fight the system and win.

May 24, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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America Is Broken

It's hard to process how many things are wrong with this country.

May 18, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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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.

May 5, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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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.

May 2, 2022 • 

Peter Daou

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April 2022

Presidents Should Not Get Away With Sexual Misconduct

Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden should face serious consequences for their behavior.

Apr 27, 2022

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