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Mayors warn Trump on immigration policy

Several US mayors sent a letter  to president-elect Trump warning of potential economic losses if he follows through on his pledge to repeal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

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Dakota Access pipeline blocked —for now

After weeks of protest, the Army Corps of Engineers denied approval for the last remaining easement needed for the Dakota Access Pipeline—but the company pledges completion.

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Jewish Resistance against Stephen Bannon

Under the banner of "Jewish Resistance," protesters rallied outside the Zionist Organization of America gala in Manhattan—where the featured speaker was to be Steve Bannon.

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Bill Weinberg: Donald Trump is a fascist

Bill Weinberg makes the case that Donald Trump is an actual fascist, and repeats his call for urgent pressure on the electors to refuse to seat him as president.

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Yes, Donald Trump is a fascist

The appointment of Stephen Bannon, head of “alt-right” Breitbart News, as Trump’s senior counselor removes any doubt about the new order that awaits the United States.

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Electoral Nullification: Constitutional mechanism

Bill Weinberg continues his call for pressure on the electors to refuse to seat Trump as president—arguing that this contingency is exactly the reason the Electoral College exists.

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Dakota Access CEO cheered by Trump victory

Trump has holdings in the company building the Dakota Access pipeline, whose CEO says he is "100%" confident construction will be completed under the new administration.

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Can Electoral College save the republic?

Trump is not officially elected president until the Electoral College votes. We have six weeks to pressure Trump's electors to switch their votes. Let's get busy.