Tuesday, November 5, 2024

■ Today's Top News 


Elon Musk Touts Arrival of 'Men' to Usher Fascist Trump to Victory

The billionaire's comments came after data showed large numbers of women took part in early voting.

By Julia Conley



'Today, It's All on the Line': Progressives Mobilize Nationwide to Defeat Trump

"The right to an abortion is on the ballot. Healthcare is on the ballot. Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. "Our very democracy is on the ballot. Your vote doesn't just affect who becomes president—it affects every aspect of our lives."

By Jake Johnson



World Braces for Outcome of Trump-Harris Election

From Palestine to Ukraine to the southern U.S. border, people expressed fears of how a Donald Trump victory could adversely affect them.

By Brett Wilkins



All But 3 State Attorneys General Call for Peaceful Transfer of Power, Condemn Political Violence

The three Republicans who didn't join the statement "presumably want violence," said one critic.

By Julia Conley



'That's What Demagogues Do': Sanders Warns Trump Will Prematurely Claim Victory

"That's how you move a country toward an authoritarian form of society," said Sen. Bernie Sanders.

By Jake Johnson



'Harris Voters for Human Rights' Work to Defeat Trump—and Fight for an End to Gaza Genocide

"To voters who can't yet entrust Harris with their votes because of the genocide, the fascist Trump will make it even worse for the people of Gaza, and you can trust us to fight to push Harris to end it if we put her in office together."

By Jake Johnson


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■ Opinion


Don't Be Fooled by Another 'Red Mirage' Hoax by Trump

Mirages can be confusing, but if you know what they are, you won’t be fooled by them.

By Robert Reich


Defeating Fascism Our Top Priority Today: Long Before and Far Beyond One Election

If we don't defeat fascism today, we set our progressive movement back during a moment of history in which we don't have a minute to spare.

By Ociele Hawkins


What the US Air Force Doesn't Want You to Notice on Election Night

As the warring ruling class seems to be pushing for nuclear brinkmanship, on this election night let us not be distracted.

By Leah Yananton


For Freedom and Against Fear: From FDR to Kamala Harris

Advocating a platform that both protects and expands freedoms, the Democratic nominee has donned the mantle of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

By Diana Depardo-Minsky