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On June 10, 2024, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced Articles of Impeachment against Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Resolutions were based on the Justices' alleged violations of the U.S. Constitution and federal law, including impartiality and gift disclosure requirements. The Resolutions detailed instances where the Justices failed to recuse themselves from cases involving personal biases or conflicts of interest. The author argues that the Supreme Court has failed to uphold ethical standards and the rule of law, and criticizes Justice Amy Coney Barrett's claim that the Court is not driven by political views. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the rise of Christian nationalism in America and its potential impact on democracy. It highlights instances such as a panel discussion at the Conservative Political Action Convention (CPAC) where extremist views were met with applause, and a recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that equates embryonic cells with children. The article argues that America is not a Christian nation and that the Constitution supports religious neutrality. It suggests that Christian nationalists promote false ideologies to gain power and wealth, comparing them to authoritarian leaders. The article concludes by stating that these individuals are spreading fascism in America, using religious symbols as a cover. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the climatological and environmental crises that humanity is currently facing, emphasizing the importance of viewing these crises through the lens of the planet's geologic and evolutionary history. The author highlights that there have been five major extinction events in Earth's history, caused by various natural factors. However, the current adverse climatological changes and sixth major extinction event are the result of human activities. The article also explores the advancements and achievements of humans in various fields, but also acknowledges the negative impacts such as war, discrimination, and environmental degradation. The author warns that if humans do not change their course and take action to protect the environment, the future of the planet and its inhabitants is at risk. [Extracted from the article]

This article from CounterPunch, published on November 30, 2023, discusses the potential dangers of Donald J. Trump being elected as President in 2024. The author compares Trump to fascist leaders such as Hitler, Bolsonaro, Orbán, and Putin, suggesting that if elected, Trump intends to become America's first dictator. The article outlines some of the plans Trump has in store, including purging government agencies of his enemies, establishing concentration camps for unauthorized immigrants, using the military against political opponents, and prosecuting those he deems disloyal. The author criticizes Trump's disregard for political norms, the rule of law, and the well-being of the country, and urges readers to vote for democracy in the upcoming election. [Extracted from the article]

For example, the new state social studies standards for African American history, civics and government, American history and economics approved by the Florida Board of Education on July 19 th [viii] are little more than propaganda. JULY 25, 2023 The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced ... [authoritarians] ... but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist. That is how the authoritarian births totalitarianism. [Extracted from the article]

In this article from CounterPunch, the author discusses the power of direct law-making that the citizens of Montana have retained for themselves. The article highlights the provisions in the Montana Constitution that emphasize the people's right to govern themselves and make laws through initiatives and referendums. However, the legislative and executive branches have attempted to limit this power by imposing burdensome requirements and fees. The article reports on a recent court ruling that declared some of these restrictions unconstitutional, but acknowledges that the fight for citizen power is ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

A news article from CounterPunch discusses the sentencing of a man who stole and leaked former President Donald Trump's tax records, along with those of other wealthy individuals. The defendant, who worked for a consulting firm with contracts with the Internal Revenue Service, pleaded guilty to unauthorized disclosures of income tax returns and was sentenced to five years in prison. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the crime, comparing it to the January 6 Capitol attack. The article also highlights the irony of the situation, pointing out that Trump himself retained classified documents and conspired to prevent their return to U.S. officials, yet has not faced the same consequences. The author argues that the rule of law should apply equally to all individuals. [Extracted from the article]

Mike Johnson, the new Speaker proposed by the Freedom Caucus and anointed by the GOP, is known for his strong opposition to various issues. He is against the LGBTQIA+ community, critical race theory, diversity programs, same-sex marriage, transgender care, reproductive choice, Covid vaccines for military personnel, hunger mitigation and nutrition programs, unions, investigating threats against school boards, Head Start, cannabis, fighting health and election disinformation, climate change mitigation, and science in general. He also denies Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election and holds xenophobic, misogynistic, and hawkish views on China and immigration. Additionally, he is an evangelical white Christian nationalist, which promotes the idea that America is a Christian nation and that Christianity should guide lawmaking and governance. However, this perspective is not supported by historical evidence, as the framers of the Constitution did not intend for America to be a Christian nation and explicitly included provisions for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. [Extracted from the article]