Far-Right Republicans Gain a Foothold in Congress – What Next?

Far-Right Republicans Gain a Foothold in Congress – What Next?

As the Republican Party regained control of the House of Representatives, disruption and uncertainty took hold in Washington and in the press. Although Kevin McCarthy is himself a right-wing politician who has enabled Trump and far-right radicals in the House, a group...
Trump’s Crimes Highlight the Political Crisis in this Country

Trump’s Crimes Highlight the Political Crisis in this Country

On August 8, the FBI carried out an unprecedented raid on Donald Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago, reportedly seizing about 20 boxes of items, including a variety of classified material. According to The Washington Post, the seized documents included multiple types of...
Viktor Orban – The Republicans’ Hungarian Fascist Idol

Viktor Orban – The Republicans’ Hungarian Fascist Idol

“Tell me the company you keep, and I will tell you what you are.” – Miguel de Cervantes On August 4, in Texas, the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicked off with a speech by the Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban. Republican activists and...
The Democratic Party Spends Millions Promoting the Far Right

The Democratic Party Spends Millions Promoting the Far Right

As mid-term elections approach in November, establishment politicians are pulling all sorts of sleazy tricks out of their hats to win seats and get ahead of their opponents. The Democratic Party and affiliated groups have spent almost $44 million on ads that promote...