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Tipping point USA.

In this week's Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.

The news was a firehose of stories of authoritarian behavior. We can't let ourselves drown.

The United States attacks Venezuela and captures President Maduro. Trump claims that the US will "run" the country for oil interests.

Formed to oppose the Iraq War, Madres Contra La Guerra have now spent decades trying to end Puerto Rico's role at the center of the US war machine in Latin America.

Musk's attack on the new FDNY commissioner proves he knows nothing about how modern fire departments work.

Don't blame the housing crisis on local NIMBYism and too many regulations.

We can turn the tide against Trump--but only with mass action and courageous leadership.

With another deadline looming at the end of the month, party leaders must use the power they have to begin dismantling Trump's police state.

January 3, 2026.