From CommonDreamsAmerica's fractured realities are now center stage. Just tour some of the major stories being spun through groomed algorithms into news feeds across the country: While some consumers of this actual fake news will undoubtedly decide to cast a ballot for Trump, the true aim is arguably more sinister—to disorient and upset potential voters, causing … [Read more...] about How Our Politics Came Undone
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This Election Is About Trump's Pandemic Failures. But What Happens Next?
From CommonDreamsPublished on Sunday, November 01, 2020 by Foreign Policy In FocusThis Election Is About Trump's Pandemic Failures. But What Happens Next? It's going to take more than a change of personnel in Washington to address our decaying climate, public health, and democracy. But it's not too late. byJohn Feffer 0 Comments"In a country that feeds … [Read more...] about This Election Is About Trump's Pandemic Failures. But What Happens Next?
The Real Cancel Culture: Trump Rallies Sicken 30,000, Kill 700, and Trump Train Prevents Biden Gathering in Texas
From CommonDreamsA talking point for the cult of Trump is the deleterious effects of "cancel culture." What they mean by that is that they want pundits and politicians to be able to say offensive things and utter slurs against minorities and women without suffering any negative consequences for their careers. This attempt to depict a demand for decency as a price … [Read more...] about The Real Cancel Culture: Trump Rallies Sicken 30,000, Kill 700, and Trump Train Prevents Biden Gathering in Texas
Taipei Pride Parade Draws 130,000 Participants
From Shingetsu News Agency New Bloom (Taipei) — According to organizers, over 130,000 marched in the annual pride parade in Taipei on Saturday. Lower turnout had been expected due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, and in fact numbers were down from the record 200,000 participants in the October 2019 event. Taiwan Pride is generally known as one of the … [Read more...] about Taipei Pride Parade Draws 130,000 Participants
Working-Class America Needs Real Change, Not Slogans
From CommonDreamsIn August, Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention as he accepted his party's nomination to run for president. During his speech, Biden framed the election on November 3 as a battle for the "soul of America." The former vice president depicted the urgency of the moment as he saw it: that the American people have a critical choice … [Read more...] about Working-Class America Needs Real Change, Not Slogans