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‘Gaining consent by promising force’: Late fascism and Gramsci

“This idea that you’re trying to gain popular consent, you’re trying to win elections, you’re trying to create coalitions by promising a certain degree of force exercised against a target population,” says Alberto Toscano.

Minnesota trade unionists among those targeted in federal indictments of ICE observers

“I think this is intended to make workers shy away from being vociferous in their opposition to state sponsored violence.”

by Sarah Lazare and Amy Livingston June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

The U.S. and Iran have struck a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel may prevent an end to the war

The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz and to begin negotiations to end the war. It is a hopeful sign that this disastrous war of choice may soon be over, but once again, Israel stands to be the spoiler.

by Mitchell Plitnick June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

‘You can’t serve people you hate’ — Rep. Summer Lee breaks down the war on the poor

Rep. Summer Lee says the oligarchy’s ability to pour unlimited funding into elections has already eroded democracy to the point that it does not serve the people.