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Protests, the left and the power of democracy

The American left should not squander the sea-change in public opinion of recent weeks by only preaching to the converted

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Donald Trump's unhealthy relationship with the US military

During the George Floyd protests, the US President threatened to send in the military. This signified something deeply unhealthy about US democracy

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If Trump loses

What do Trumpists do after Trump? They won't engage in traditional political action — we should be prepared for the worst

By Paul Waldman

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Of course there are protests. The state is failing black people

The collapse of politics and governance leaves no other option

By Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Reuters

The ‘American Way of Life’ is shaping up to be a battleground

There are limits to what ordinary people are willing to endure to secure their employers’ bottom line

By Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

Reuters

Canada's social democrats fight against a return to the status quo

In Canada, it's up to Jagmeet Singh's social democrats to prevent a swing towards austerity after the corona crisis

By Jordan Leichnitz

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The curse of the Caribbean

No region depends more on tourism than the Caribbean. Now, during the corona crisis, it’s deserted and vulnerable

By Bert Hoffmann

Reuters

Joe and Bernie versus Trump

The hard-fought primary race is over and the Democrats are closing ranks – it’s looking good for the presidential election

By Knut Dethlefsen

Reuters

Bernie Sanders was right

Bernie Sanders has ended his campaign. That's a tragedy, because he was right about virtually everything

By Elizabeth Bruenig

Pexels

American bailouts, a tradition unlike any other

The US coronavirus relief bill is not a bailout for the coronavirus. It’s a bailout for twelve years of corporate irresponsibility