David Sirota on Francesca Hong’s defeat, what it means for the insurgent left, and how the American presidency has consolidated king-like power.
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Intercept reporters break down progressives’ wins and losses in Michigan and Missouri.
The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party.
ICE and Border Patrol’s purviews have transformed from immigration enforcement to being a political tool of the White House — all under the pretext of public safety.
Spencer Ackerman on Sen. Lindsey Graham’s warmongering legacy and the next U.S. forever war in Iran.
“What we’re seeing in this moment is those arms of our government that we thought could be authoritarian towards some people coming back home and coming back to impact everybody.”