The Intersection with Michael Popok
Trump PANICS as Nation FINALLY WAKES UP…
Peter Coyote argues that American democracy is undermined by unchecked money in politics and a corporatized media landscape, a systemic issue rooted in a decades-long plan to dismantle government regulation and liberal democracy.
Judge Luttig TEARS Into Supreme Court’s Trump COWARDNESS
Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig delivers a scathing critique of Donald Trump's 'war on America's democracy' and the Supreme Court's perceived failure to uphold the rule of law, while praising the newfound courage of lower federal judges.
Trump Creates HIS OWN CRISIS on the WORLD STAGE
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul dissects how Trump's foreign policy, driven by ideological alignment with Putin and a transactional approach, actively dismantles American soft power and alliances, creating a global vacuum exploited by adversaries like Russia and China.
Retired Judges STEP IN as Trump’s PRESSURES COURTS
Retired federal judges are stepping in to defend the rule of law after major law firms capitulated to Trump administration pressure, highlighting a critical failure of the legal profession to prioritize constitutional principles over financial interests.
The Dark Money DISASTER at the Supreme Court REVEALED
The Citizens United Supreme Court decision, now 16 years old, is analyzed as a catastrophic ruling that unleashed billions in dark money, eroding public trust and obstructing popular policies from gun control to climate action.
LIVE: Dems Hold HEARING on J6 as GOP Runs SCARED
Democratic leaders and witnesses at a congressional hearing vehemently condemned the January 6th Capitol attack, accusing Donald Trump of inciting violence and undermining democracy through pardons and revisionist history, while highlighting the bravery of law enforcement and the ongoing threat to the rule of law.
LIVE: Dems Hold HEARING on J6 as GOP Runs SCARED
Five years after the January 6th Capitol attack, former and current members of Congress detail how Donald Trump's actions and ongoing efforts to rewrite history pose a persistent and escalating threat to American democracy, the rule of law, and the integrity of future elections.
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