Incoming younger generation of lawmakers — including a record number of women — arriving flush with victory and optimism prepare for life in congress.
Republicans articles on Democracy Chronicles
Founded by anti-slavery activists, there have been 18 presidents who were Republicans in U.S. history, the first being Abraham Lincoln. Today the party is considered a conservative party. Also see our articles on the Democrats, the conservative leaning Tea Party, and our Third Party Central section.
VIDEO: Is the Alt-Right Challenge to Democracy Anything New?
Is the Alt-Right a movement, a theory, a trend, or just an unorganized group of people far outside of what used to be the political mainstream in America?
NBC, Fox, Facebook Drop Controversial Trump Campaign Ad
NBC & Fox TV networks drop Trump election ad that appears to show an illegal immigrant bragging about murdering two California sheriff’s deputies in 2014.
Beyond Midterms, Some Republicans Eye Amending Constitution
To the mounting alarm of others on all parts of the spectrum, they want to bypass the usual process. They’re pushing for an unprecedented Constitutional convention of the states.
Our Experiment With Authoritarian Propaganda: American Relativism
It struck me that Alex Jones’ conspiracies, right-wing Eastern European propaganda, Assad’s propaganda, and the reality flipping views I heard one Thanksgiving weekend were eerily similar.
Trump is Inciting Aggression, Only Your Vote Can Stop Him
Even the type of dictatorship he seems to want is worse than average, it would be aggressive. As these midterms approach, I hope Americans can learn to follow another type of impassioned rhetoric, one that involves love.
Rethinking Your Support for Trump, the Dictator in Waiting
Please promise that you will take a better look at Mr. Trump and see him for who he really is: a billionaire who has always had everything and who does not care to understand anything about fighting for human rights.
Evangelical Voters Fired Up But Also Conflicted Ahead Of Midterms
President Trumps claim of being supported by American evangelical voters flares debate with contradicting points ahead of 2018 midterm elections.
Celebrity Rapper Kanye West Distancing Himself from Politics
West, Trump’s biggest celebrity supporter, also sought to distance himself from a campaign that encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic Party.
Twitter’s Crackdown On Alex Jones And Infowars Continues
Twitter has removed some accounts thought to be used to circumvent a ban on conspiracy-monger Alex Jones and Infowars, the company said Tuesday.