Progressives have to try to maximize the liberatory potential of a growing discontent, says Mark Engler.
It’s as bad as we thought it would be. Probably worse.
Donald Trump assumed office as President of the United States just a few short months ago, and yet the time has stretched endlessly, with each day bringing a new proposal from the White House to inflict suffering on the majority.
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