The Very American Roots of Trumpism

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Trump is not the first to name a domestic enemy, decide that their rights are no longer valid and turn the machinery of the state against them. There is much that is distinctive about Donald Trump, but he’s not nearly so alien a force as he’s sometimes made out to be.

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Canada Heads to the Polls: Poilievre vs. Carney in High-Stakes Election

Canada is officially in election mode after Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the Governor General to dissolve Parliament, setting the stage for a federal vote on April 28. The race is shaping up as a battle between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal leader Carney, both promising change…

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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

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Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

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Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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