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Christianity
Are Evangelical Christians finally disappointed in Trump?

Are Evangelical Christians finally disappointed in Trump?

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By Stewart Clem | – It has long been taken for granted that the majority of evangelical Christians in the United States will vote for Donald Trump. That may well be the case. But there are recent signs that fewer evangelicals will support Trump this time around than in 2016. In an August 2020 poll […]

Christianity
No, Donald Trump didn't save Christianity:  He is about White Evangelical Nationalism

No, Donald Trump didn’t save Christianity: He is about White Evangelical Nationalism

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By Tony Keddie | – It’s yet unknown how U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to position himself as the Christian candidate of choice will influence Christian voters in the United States — and how Democrats’ attempts to speak to Christians may sway previous Trump voters or those not publicly declaring their intentions. ‘Republican Jesus: How […]

Evolution
White supremacists believe in genetic 'purity'. Science shows no such thing exists

White supremacists believe in genetic ‘purity’. Science shows no such thing exists

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By Dennis McNevin | – Far-right white supremacist ideology is on the rise in Europe, North America and Australia. It appeals to a racist notion whereby many white supremacists see themselves as members of a “pure” race that is at risk of dilution and contamination. Science does not support the idea of pure races with […]

Donald Trump
Right-wing extremism: The new wave of global terrorism

Right-wing extremism: The new wave of global terrorism

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By Sean Spence | – In April 2020, the United Nation’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, addressed members of the Security Council by warning them that the COVID-19 pandemic could threaten global peace and security. If the health crisis was not managed effectively, he feared that its negative economic consequences, along with a mismanaged government response, would […]

Barack Obama
How much of Barack Obama's legacy did Donald Trump Destroy?

How much of Barack Obama’s legacy did Donald Trump Destroy?

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By Clodagh Harrington and Alex Waddan | – Throughout Donald Trump’s first term in office, the US president has harked back to the Obama years. From blasting the “horrible” Iran nuclear deal to blaming Barack Obama’s administration for the “obsolete, broken system” that Trump claims has hindered the US response to the COVID-19 crisis, he’s […]

Donald Trump
Can America survive the re-election of Donald Trump?

Can America survive the re-election of Donald Trump?

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By Henry Giroux | – The 2020 presidential election may be one of the most significant and far-reaching events of the 21st century. The stakes almost defy comprehension — suggestive less of a competition over who will become the president of the United States, but whether people will vote to either retain the ideals and […]

China
Has Russian media turned on its golden boy Trump, joining with China and Iran?

Has Russian media turned on its golden boy Trump, joining with China and Iran?

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By Robert Hinck, Robert Utterback and Skye Cooley | – It can be easy to overlook how the rest of the world is making sense of America’s chaotic campaign season. But in many cases, they’re paying attention just as closely as U.S. voters are. After all, who wins the U.S. presidency has implications for countries […]

Dissent
Is Turkey spying on Dissidents in the West?

Is Turkey spying on Dissidents in the West?

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By Mehmet Bastug and Davut Akca | – Turkey’s long arm and espionage activities against dissidents living in exile in Canada has become a growing concern. As revealed in a startling recent news report, 15 Turkish-Canadians have been targeted by the Turkish government within the scope of a “terrorism” investigation. Needless to say, the term […]

Campaign Finance
Creeping Plutocracy after ‘Citizens United’: How US Election Spending skyrocketed to the GDP of some whole Countries

Creeping Plutocracy after ‘Citizens United’: How US Election Spending skyrocketed to the GDP of some whole Countries

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By William C.R. Horncastle | – The amount of money spent on US elections eclipses the annual total economic output of some small countries. The total spending by candidates, political parties and independent campaign groups in the 2016 race was US$6.5 billion – comparable to the GDP that year of Monaco, Kosovo or Liechtenstein, and […]

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