Courts & Law

How a Texas ‘Antifa’ Verdict Threatens the Anti-Trump Resistance

Steven Monacelli / Texas Observer Mar 23, 2026 Last week's convictions related to a July 4 ICE detention center demonstration raise red flags about the right to protest. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Editorial Cartoons

Stop the Violent Rhetoric

Dave Whamond Oct 20, 2025 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

War on Portland

Dave Whamond Oct 2, 2025 Dig deeper

Editorial Cartoons

Hegseth’s Military Speech

Dave Whamond Oct 2, 2025 Dig deeper

Opinion

When Everyone Is ‘Antifa,’ No One Is Safe

Joseph L. Flatley / Truthdig Sep 30, 2025 Trump's executive order declaring the movement a domestic terrorist organization is designed to create enemies everywhere. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

TD Column

Captain America: Domestic Terrorist?

John Strausbaugh / Truthdig Sep 23, 2025 Trump’s labeling of antifa as a domestic terror group makes no sense. But it does put an iconic superhero in the crosshairs of the Justice Department. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Media Can’t Tell the Difference Between Fascism and Anti-Fascism

Gregory Shupak / FAIR Oct 13, 2019 Publications refuse to distinguish between those fighting hate crimes and those who commit them. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Dissent Is Being Criminalized Right Under Our Noses

Michael Siegel / Truthdig Aug 26, 2019 Included in Texas Rep. Michael McCaul’s proposed legislation is language that would make commonly used forms of protest a crime. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

At Least 13 People Arrested at Portland, Oregon, Protests

GILLIAN FLACCUS / The Associated Press Aug 17, 2019 Police seize items like bear spray and metal poles as a gathering by Proud Boys and other militia groups is challenged by anti-fascists. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As Far-Right Groups Incite Violence on Both Coasts, Officials Struggle to Respond

Ilana Novick Oct 16, 2018 As Proud Boys and counterprotesters clash in New York, the mayor of Portland, Ore., announces belated measures to combat their influence. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Warns of Left-Wing Violence if Democrats Win Midterms

JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Aug 30, 2018 At a dinner for conservative Christian pastors, the president urges his supporters to get out the vote this November and warns of violence by opponents if they fail. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Facebook Also Censoring the Left Isn’t Just a Worry—It’s a Reality

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Aug 23, 2018 Facebook immediately used the precedent it set with far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to switch its sights on the left, temporarily shutting down the Occupy London page and deleting the anti-fascist No Unite the Right account. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )