Monthly Archives: February 2016

How America Made Donald Trump Unstoppable

He’s no ordinary con man. He’s way above average — and the American political system is his easiest mark ever By Matt Taibbi February 24, 2016 The first thing you notice at Donald Trump’s rallies is the confidence. Amateur psychologists … Continue reading

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Is This the End of the Establishment?

Posted on Feb 23, 2016 By Robert Reich (David Goldman / AP Photo) This post originally ran on Robert Reich’s website. Step back from the campaign fray for just a moment and consider the enormity of what’s already occurred. A 74-year-old Jew … Continue reading

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Bernie Sanders’ Phantom Movement

osted on Feb 14, 2016 By Chris Hedges   Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaking during a campaign event Saturday at the Reno Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. (Evan Vucci / AP) Bernie Sanders, who has attracted numerous young, white, college-educated … Continue reading

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Sanders Campaign Is a Genuine Progressive Social Movement for Democracy

02/04/2016 08:32 pm ET Danny Glover Bernie Sanders’ campaign has already accomplished what most observers — including many of his supporters — thought was impossible. Coming from 40 points behind in the polls when the campaign began, he achieved a … Continue reading

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