#political extremism

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The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Law

King Donald's Day at the Supreme Court

Donald Trump's belief in an unfettered Presidency and his ability to garner support for his extreme views is concerning. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene wishes January 6 'objection' had been 'successful'

Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed a wish for the January 6 objection to have been successful to prevent Joe Biden from becoming president.
Greene has a history of attacking LGBTQ+ rights, pushing conspiracy theories, and supporting false claims of election fraud. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Is Turning the January 6 Coup Leaders Into Fascist Martyrs

Trump is veering into extremes with conspiracy theories and violent rhetoric.
Trump is dangerous when discussing the January 6 coup attempt. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Will the sick man of Europe' label stick to Germany this time around?

Germany's economy has shown no growth in the past two years and its infrastructure is in need of modernization.
The ruling coalition in Germany is facing crises and there is growing support for parties of the hard left and hard right. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Public health

Why Don't Americans Believe in Science?

Dr. Peter Hotez's newest book, The Deadly Rise of Anti-science, explores how anti-science forces in the US have become more organized and embraced by high-profile politicians and pundits.
Hotez estimates that 200,000 Americans died preventable deaths during the Delta-variant surge of 2021 due to vaccine hesitancy.
Hotez argues that the anti-science movement is an orchestrated product of a networked political ecosystem of extremism. [ more ]
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