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Trump’s Attack on Venezuela is Illegal Imperialism
The Trump administration has captured Nicholás Maduro. It is a blatantly illegal act and is another example of Trump's imperialistic agenda.
 • Conor J. Kelly
Russia Doesn't Want Peace
There is no negotiating with the aggressor. America must side with Ukraine.
 • Conor J. Kelly
The Manhunt Continues: The Brown University Shooting and the Importance of Restraint
As law enforcement tries to find the shooter, claims of political targeting spread without evidence.
 • Conor J. Kelly
The Midterms: Danger for the GOP
The combined impact of polling and a special election in Tennessee suggest a painful path for the GOP in 2026.
 • Conor J. Kelly
Marjorie Taylor Greene is Leaving Congress
The conspiratorial Congresswoman is leaving office after a fight with Trump over the Epstein files.
 • Conor J. Kelly
Donald Trump Calls for Execution of Democratic Lawmakers
He's an authoritarian and he isn't hiding it. He must be removed.
 • Conor J. Kelly
North Carolina GOP Official Threatens ProPublica Reporter Over Investigative Story
A top North Carolina Republican official invoked the Trump administration’s power to intimidate ProPublica into silence. It is part of a disturbing…
 • Conor J. Kelly
Police Officer Who Shot Sonya Massey Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder
While the conviction is a step in the right direction, America still has a long way to go in addressing mental health emergencies and holding officers…
 • Conor J. Kelly
Former President Biden Warns of 'Dark Days' for America
The former President warned that attacks on free speech and limits on executive power threaten the nation. As Trump continues his attacks on the…
 • Conor J. Kelly
Why I’m Launching The Democracy Archive
Announcing my new publication dedicated to democracy’s history and lessons.
 • Conor J. Kelly
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.
 • Conor J. Kelly
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…
 • Conor J. Kelly
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