democracy
United States and OAS up the ante in Venezuela’s political crisis
April 5, 2017The latest crisis is reminiscent of other coups in the region. U.S. agents befriend business, bankers, legislators, youth groups, and soldiers. Money flows. The media falls in line.
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If Trump’s tweet is a breach, you must impeach
March 30, 2017Could Trump’s two big lies – birtherism and Obama wiretaps – be his alpha and omega? The first launched his political career; might the second mark its decline?
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Enemies of the people? The assault on the free press
February 27, 2017President Trump is targeting the press. When you publish what the boss likes, you get special privileges. When you don’t, you get shut out.
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Why does Steve Bannon want to destroy the ‘administrative state’?
February 24, 2017Trump advisor Steve Bannon had a message for America: "It's going to get worse every day.”
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Obama farewell address: Much achieved, more still to do
January 11, 2017Obama's parting words have been familiar since his first campaign in 2008: “Yes, we did. Yes, we can.”
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