“Geopolitics of the Weak”: Colombian Senator Urges “Collective Action” Against U.S. Aggression

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I’m Amy Goodman. Colombian President Gustavo Petro sat down with President Trump in a closed-door meeting that lasted approximately two hours at the White House Tuesday, the first face-to-face encounterContinue Reading

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections

Trump calls on Republicans to ‘nationalize’ future elections  CNNTrump, in an Escalation, Calls for Republicans to ‘Nationalize’ Elections  The New York TimesPartial government shutdown to continue until at least Tuesday – live updates | CNN Politics  CNNTrump wants to ‘nationalize the voting,’ seeking to grab states’ power  The Washington PostTrump suggests GOP should ‘takeContinue Reading

The Great Fragmentation of UK Politics

UK Special Coverage “Shattered” Brits are embracing populism of right and left with the enthusiasm of the convert. UK Special Coverage The British are a famously phlegmatic nation, not given to revolutionary fervor or radical politics. The UK is the oldest parliamentary democracy in the world and has had aContinue Reading