Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “My own view is that however ferocious the current hour feels, American history tells us that the people, when properly engaged in politics, have alw... Read more
Democrats would probably need to win the national popular vote by two or three percentage points to retake the House next year. [...]
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts. [...]
President Trump has cut hundreds of thousands of jobs from the federal work force, disproportionately affecting Black employees. [...]
Authoritarians have long feared and suppressed science as a rival for social influence. Experts see President Trump as borrowing some of their tactics. [...]
He also wants to restrict mail-in voting and allow only paper ballots. The Constitution doesn’t give the president explicit authority over election law. [...]
In his second term, President Trump is using his power to reshape American culture, not just American policy. He has threatened consequences for many who disagree. [...]
