By Jon JeterNov 8, 2019
A new book uses multiple instruments to dissect the illiberal American mind, returning always to Ground Zero: racism. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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KEVIN FREKING / The Associated PressOct 25, 2019
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham describes the move as a cost-saving measure. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Amy Goodman and Denis MoynihanOct 17, 2019
The president has been fueling hatred and encouraging violence against journalists for years. It's time he be held accountable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Adam Hochschild / TomDispatchAug 15, 2019
About 100 years ago, a flood of angry rhetoric and fear of immigrants reminiscent of today's scare tactics poured out of the White House. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
Sonali Kolhatkar / TruthdigJul 3, 2019
Most Americans don't question the nauseating patriotism that marks the Fourth of July and enables Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Andrew Bacevich / TomDispatchJun 20, 2019
In a curious collaboration, the president and U.S. news outlets put aside their differences to peddle distorted narratives about the past. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Henry Giroux / TruthdigMar 27, 2019
The boundaries between truth and fiction are disappearing, giving way to a culture of lies, immediacy, consumerism and demonization. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )
Ryan Grim / Independent Media InstituteMar 22, 2019
The special prosecutor's findings may never be made public, but his probe has shed new light on the world of big money and foreign lobbying. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Ilana NovickJan 10, 2019
Age is a better predictor than gender, income, race or party affiliation in the sharing of false news stories on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Peter Certo / OtherWordsJan 10, 2019
Broadcasters aired the obviously political speech on immigration knowing perfectly well it would be chock full of lies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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