As Washington recovered from shock and outrage caused by pro-Trump hooligans storming the United States Congress – breaking windows, smashing doors, and intimidating police officers … Biden inaugural guest is Venezuelan coup leader charged with inciting violent assault on gov’t buildingRead more
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Racial Double Standard of Capitol Police Draws Outcry
While protesting the police killing of a Black teenager in Ferguson, Mo., several years ago, Johnetta Elzie said she was manhandled by officers. She said … Racial Double Standard of Capitol Police Draws OutcryRead more
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What Happened in the First Five Meetings Between Farmers and Centre Regarding Farm Bills
After close to a month’s freeze in the farmer-government talks, the deadlock will be broken by a meeting tomorrow. As we wait to see its … What Happened in the First Five Meetings Between Farmers and Centre Regarding Farm BillsRead more
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Why Wait Until the Capitol Was Stormed?
After the chaos in the US Capitol, stoked largely by rhetoric from President Donald Trump, Twitter has permanently suspended his account, which had 88.7 million … Why Wait Until the Capitol Was Stormed?Read more
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Economic logic
The word “logic” has suffered a lot of abuse lately in politics. The Wall Street Journal editorial board griped about “how far Congress has strayed … Economic logicRead more
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History of Hindutva in Bengal
While the Bharatiya Janata Party may have discovered the new MSP i.e. the Minimum Selling Price of opposition netas in West Bengal, Hindutva and communalism … History of Hindutva in BengalRead more
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The D.C. Political Monopoly Just Does Not Get It
The spectacle of political “leaders” disconnected from basic social realities survived Trump’s defeat. He and his GOP had shown little grasp of the two great … The D.C. Political Monopoly Just Does Not Get ItRead more
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Peaceful exchange of power
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfkBhvlcen0&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Days after a pro-Trump riot in the US Capitol, Max Blumenthal headed to DC’s “Red Zone” to report on the occupation of Washington … Peaceful exchange of powerRead more
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Will America’s Forever Wars Ever Be Over?
“This is a different kind of war, which we will wage aggressively and methodically to disrupt and destroy terrorist activity,” President George W. Bush announced … Will America’s Forever Wars Ever Be Over?Read more
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White Terrorist Groups Attacked Democracy During Reconstruction, They Are Doing It Again
But going from the immediate history and this week the white supremacist Proud Boys leader being arrested in D.C. with long guns, with automatic weapons … White Terrorist Groups Attacked Democracy During Reconstruction, They Are Doing It AgainRead more