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Records: Trump allies organized rally that ignited Capitol riot

January 19, 2021 By Richard Lardner And Michelle R. Smith

Members of Trump’s failed presidential campaign played key roles in orchestrating the Washington rally that spawned a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.

As Trump era closes, Washington cannot rule in the old way

January 19, 2021 By Joel Wendland-Liu

A return to a neoliberal agenda will only deepen the crisis. People can no longer accept a system dominated by billionaires and millionaires—from either major party.

‘You can’t be serious’ awards

January 19, 2021 By Conn Hallinan

Each year Conn Hallinan gives awards to individuals, companies, and governments that make reading the news a daily adventure. These are the awards for 2020.

Authoritarianism, anti-abortion politics, misogyny: Trump’s presidency ties them all together

January 14, 2021 By Tim Libretti

The autocratic urge in U.S. society is not a solo endeavor on Trump’s part.

Candidates wrap up campaigns today in Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs

January 4, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Huge get-out-the-vote effort tomorrow in a crucial election that will determine who controls the U.S. Senate and the chances for the enactment of Joe Biden’s pro-worker agenda.