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Why I’m Launching The Democracy Archive
Announcing my new publication dedicated to democracy’s history and lessons.
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Charlie Kirk Assassination: Condemning Political Violence
The murder of the TPUSA founder is a chilling reminder that political violence threatens democracy itself. It must be rejected.
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Episode 84: Bearing Witness to Violence and Justice in Honduras — with Ross Halperin
In this episode of The Progressive American Report, I sit down with author Ross Halperin to discuss his gripping new book, "Bear Witness: The Pursuit of…
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Interview with Ross Halperin Now on Substack Live
Author Ross Halperin will be on The Progressive American Report on August 16th 2:00 PM CST.
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The Texas GOP Power Grab: Gerrymandering at Its Worst
As Texas Democrats flee the state to prevent a rewritten map from passing, America must come to terms with gerrymandering and the corruption it creates.
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Trump Purges BLS Chief Over Bad Jobs Report
Trump’s baseless firing of the BLS Commissioner signals a dangerous attack on facts and government accountability.
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Why Influencers Can’t Replace Real Journalism
In the attention economy, credibility and context are being replaced by clicks and charisma. It is a disaster for America.
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Pete Hegseth Confirmed to Have Sent Classified Material in Signal Chat
Pete Hegseth shared classified intel in Signal chat about Houthi strikes, Washington Post confirms.
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The Epstein Files Mention Trump: Here’s What We Know
WSJ reveals Trump was told by Pam Bondi he was named in Epstein records—months before his public denial.
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Donald Trump Sent Lewd Letter to Jeffrey Epstein
In yet another example of how connected Trump was to Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal shows Trump sent a letter to the disgraced and deceased…
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Bear Witness: Announcing an Interview with Ross Halperin
Author Ross Halperin will be on The Progressive American Report on July 19th 2:00 PM CST.
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From Hope to Hate: The Reaction to Zohran Mamdani
After Mr. Mamdani defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo, right-wing media's reaction has been a mix of fear and prejudice. It is a disgusting display.
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Pride and Resistance: How Pride Parades Challenge Hungary’s Right-Wing Regime
With Orbán cracking down on Pride, Budapest answered with color, courage, and resistance.
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How the Supreme Court Just Weakened Legal Protections for All Americans
The Court’s decision to restrict universal injunctions empowers the executive branch and paves the way for an imperial presidency.
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