A look at some of our favorite Sunday editorials. This year, they had more of a common theme than we would have preferred. Then again, Donald Trump poses a unique threat to the Constitution and the founding ideals of the United States, so calling out his lawlessness is our most important responsibility.
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Not surprisingly, Donald Trump dominated our Sunday editorials. However, instead of solely focusing on his latest unconstitutional and undemocratic actions, we tried to also examine how we got to this moment, put it into a historical context, and look ahead to what will come next.
And, instead of choosing an “all Trump, all the time” approach, we also highlighted media failures and the shortcomings of Democratic leaders as they repeatedly failed to rise to the challenge of this moment.
Finally, we issued calls to the American people to wake up and right the ship before doing so becomes immeasurably more difficult.
You Break It, You Own It: Don’t Let Republicans Blame Trump Crash on Dems
Instead of trying to stop Donald Trump from plunging the world into a trade war, Republicans will blame the economic pain Americans face on the Democrats. Read more.
Without Facts on His Side, Trump Turns to Anecdotes to Justify Policies
With science, facts, and reality often not on their side, Donald Trump and his supporters turn to anecdotes to defend policies driven by sentiment rather than sense. Read more.
Can We Rein In Greed Before It Kills Us All?
Every year, corporate greed kills hundreds of thousands of Americans. And it could get much worse. Read more.
What the Anti-Trump Resistance Can Learn From German Nazis
Here is what the anti-Trump resistance has to remember: Determined individuals have made even Adolf Hitler pause one his evil schemes. Read more.
When MAGA Implodes, There Must Be Accountability, But Not Revenge
In the last article of our series on authoritarianism, we explain why it is so important that Donald Trump does not escape accountability again. Read more.
Heroes and Villains — History Will Be the Ultimate Judge of Trump and MAGA
What will your response be when your grandchildren ask: “What did you do when Donald Trump tried to destroy America?” Read more.
Don’t Want to Be Called a Fascist? Stop Acting Like One
Republicans immediately used the assassination of Charlie Kirk to silence their opponents. Read more.
By Tripping Up Trump, Jeffrey Epstein’s Miserable Life Could Serve a Purpose
It’s said that the cover-up is worse than the crime. That is not true in Jeffrey Epstein’s case. However, Donald Trump’s apparent unwillingness to let the full truth be revealed could change history. Read more.
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If You Are Not Working to Defend America, You Are Helping Trump Destroy It
An authoritarian takeover isn’t some kind of game that you can sit out… because the destruction of the United States as we know it will affect you and everybody you care about. Read more.
What Are You Waiting For, America?
An administration drunk on the power it is accumulating — and buoyed by the fawning coverage of the right-wing media, a compliant Supreme Court, and too little pushback from Democrats — is forging ahead with its authoritarian agenda. But the accelerated pace of Trump’s dictatorial pursuit also offers an opportunity to grow and organize the resistance movement. Read more.
