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Fight for something: 'Good governance' is not enough Opponents of right-wing populism need to stand for more than the status quo.

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'Melting away': Climate change could kill skiing in the Alps An industry that relies on snowfall could be a lot more outspoken about global warming.

'Melting away': Climate change could kill skiing in the Alps www.theredoubt.net/melting-away...

America's war: Israel did not make Trump do it The United States bombs whom it wants, when it wants.

America's war: Israel did not make Trump do it www.theredoubt.net/americas-war...

Exclusive: Noem spends $33.7 million to demolish historic buildings at DHS headquarters A no-bid contract was awarded to the same firm that is constructing President Trump's White House ballroom, The Redoubt can reveal.

Exclusive: Noem spends $33.7 million to demolish historic buildings at DHS headquarters www.theredoubt.net/exclusive-no...

The next administration: Accountability must include Palestine In Munich, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pointed out that hypocrisy undermines credibility. That's true at home and abroad.

The next administration: Accountability must include Palestine www.theredoubt.net/the-next-adm...

Shoot. Slander. Repeat. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has a well-established record of lying to the public.

Shoot. Slander. Repeat. www.theredoubt.net/shoot-slande...

America's indecency is Austria's gain The Trump administration's assault on science and higher education presents an opportunity for Europe.

America's indecency is Austria's gain www.theredoubt.net/americas-ind...

Trump's war on the Americas The U.S. president views the attacks in Minneapolis and South America as all part of the same conflict.

Trump's war on the Americas www.theredoubt.net/trumps-war-o...

The Redoubt Covering the international fight for democracy from Vienna, Austria.

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The far right is still not the future From America to Europe, most people don't share the values of right-wing extremists.

The far right is still not the future www.theredoubt.net/the-far-righ...

For some, freedom of speech is already gone Foreign-born academics are afraid to speak their mind in Donald Trump's America.

For some, freedom of speech is already gone www.theredoubt.net/for-some-fre...

Trump, greed and Greenland The first edition of The Dispatch, a newsletter on democracy and international affairs for premium subscribers.

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Did you know they want you dead? The state-sanctioned murder of Renee Good reveals the depravity at the heart of American fascism.

Did you know they want you dead? www.theredoubt.net/did-you-know...

Birthright citizenship and the attack on democracy: 'If you know the history, you know what they're trying to do' Prof. Anna O. Law spoke to The Redoubt about her upcoming book and why the 14th Amendment made America great.

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Project 2025 and the specter of mass surveillance in Europe Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems says U.S. espionage could have a chilling effect on civil society.

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Sex, socialism and democratic decline Trump's return to power has led to "new and startling" attacks on civic freedoms.

Last Week at The Redoubt: Sex, socialism and democratic decline www.theredoubt.net/sex-socialis...

'New and startling': Trump's return drives global decline in civic freedoms A new report says dismantling USAID helped fuel an international assault on free expression.

'New and startling': Trump's return drives global decline in civic freedoms www.theredoubt.net/new-and-star...

Sex and equal rights in Eastern Europe: What socialism did for women At work and in the bedroom, socialism achieved results for 51% of the population, argues Kristen R. Ghodsee, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.

Sex and equal rights in Eastern Europe: What socialism did for women www.theredoubt.net/sex-and-equa...

Congress killed due process, then Trump went even further The Laken Riley Act stripped undocumented immigrants of a fundamental right, but even that has not been radical enough for this White House.

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How to blow the case against elite corruption Defending bribes and ties to wealthy criminals is why you get cynicism about politics.

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Meta has been paid $3.2 million to promote Tucker Carlson The parent company of Facebook is helping a right-wing influencer promote conspiracy theories about 9/11.

Exclusive: Meta has been paid $3.2 million to promote Tucker Carlson www.theredoubt.net/meta-has-bee...

Subverting — and celebrating — the fascist aesthetic In Austria, activists co-opted the fascist aesthetic to promote a message of inclusion. Would that work in America?

Subverting — and celebrating — the fascist aesthetic www.theredoubt.net/subverting-a...

Trump likes dictators a lot more than journalists The U.S. president, defending the killer of Jamal Khashoggi, made clear that he thinks a good leader has blood on his hands.

Trump likes dictators a lot more than journalists www.theredoubt.net/trump-likes-...

Democrats stay silent on Stacey Plaskett, an ex-Republican who texted Epstein in Congress Rep. Ro Khanna told The Redoubt that the "Epstein class needs to go," but wouldn't say if that includes his Democratic colleague.

Democrats stay silent on Stacey Plaskett, an ex-Republican who texted Epstein in Congress www.theredoubt.net/democrats-st...

Russia's 200-year 'obsession' with destroying Ukraine Russia has wanted to eliminate Ukrainian identity for a very long time, says Prof. Eugene Finkel.

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Welcome to The Redoubt Defending truth, honor and decency across borders.

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How we talk about murder Interrogating the euphemisms used to legitimize state killings.

How we talk about murder www.theredoubt.net/how-we-talk-...