The conflict is global, and the left must recognize it as such.
David Atkins
Follow David on Twitter @DavidOAtkins. David Atkins is a Washington Monthly contributing writer, activist, and research professional living in Santa Barbara as well as an elected DNC Member from California. He is president of The Pollux Group, a qualitative research firm.
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Trump Threatens Ecuador to Protect Formula Manufacturers, But Then Kowtows to Russia
The Trump administration would rather cave to corporate pressure than protect the interests of mothers.
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Rejecting Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Should Be An Easy Vote Even for Red State Democrats
There is much to lose, and not much to gain
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Scott Pruitt Must Still Be Prosecuted for His Crimes
Justice requires accountability.
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Trump Is Committing An Act of State Terror Against Migrant Families
Family separation policy meets the dictionary definition of terrorism.
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Want to Increase Turnout? Make It Easier to Vote at Home
In Utah, vote at home boosted turnout by 5-7 points. Democrats nationwide should pay attention.
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How Civil Should We Be In The Face of Institutionalized Hatred?
Resistance requires actually resisting.
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Republicans Draft Bill to Cage Kids for Longer Than 20 Days
This won’t go over well, either.
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The Loyal Trump Supporter Isn’t The Same As The Persuadable Trump Voter
Let’s interview some persuadables instead?
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Trumpists Are Suffering the Free Market Consequences of Being Deplorable
Deplorables are not a protected class.
