Donald Trump’s desire to take over the U.S.’ northern neighbor conjures up important annexation lessons from history
The U.S. once wanted Canada, long before it became another talking point for the new administration. Writer Brian Gabrial gives a crash course on Canada-U.S. relations dating back to the Revolutionary War, illustrating that history has a way of repeating itself--but perhaps not the way Trump intends.
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A Not-So-Fantastical Fable for Our Terribly Troubled Times
Using Edgar Allan Poe's short story, The Masque of The Red Death, as his muse, writer Tim Munkeby satirizes a certain political leader, a certain government, and the very uncertain state of a certain country.
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Our democracy will die unless Americans more loudly and aggressively organize and fight to keep it
Writer Mary Alice O'Connor has taken to the streets this summer. She's joining hundreds of her fellow retirees to protest the Trump administration. It's a Reporters Inc. Original.
Former teacher gives failing marks to Trump administration, policies
Writer and former teacher Tim Munkeby evaluates former President Donald Trump and his administration. Unsurprisingly to some, Trump failed.
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New documentary fact-checks Trump rally attendees
In this Reporters Inc. original documentary, we attend a 2019 Trump rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota when he kicked off his reelection bid. We go in-depth with his most fervent supporters on everything from the economy to religion-- and then we do some much-needed fact checking.
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Trump continues to spread COVID-19 misinformation
Writer Tim Munkeby has something to say about the White House's daily briefings regarding the pandemic. "They've become increasingly less informative and far more confusing, irritating, and misleading," he writes.
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Voices around the globe once again reflect on Trump's presidency
Last year, The Reporters Inc. compiled the responses of 14 people form 13 different countries on four continents, discussing Donald Trump's election as president. We've decided to reach out again. This time, we offer the observations of 16 people from around the world, and their thoughts on how Trump's presidency has changed the U.S., its international impact, and how it's affecting their lives.
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An email exchange dissects the Trump presidency
In an era when social media drives news and information consumption, our feeds are constantly filled with sharp but short commentary on Donald Trump's administration and the state of our nation. Often times, thoughtfulness, perspective and context are lost in the exchange. The Reporters Inc.'s board members and advisory committee members were recently invited to start a conversation about the Trump era, as the one-year anniversary of his election approached in November.
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Voices around globe reflect on Trump presidency
The Reporters Inc. reached out to people who live around the world for their reactions, hopes and concerns about Donald Trump's election to the presidency of the United States. We've compiled the responses of 14 "everyday" people from 13 different countries on four continents. This wide array of thoughts and opinions provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds and hearts of people across the planet who are anxiously waiting to see what a Trump administration will do, and how it will impact and affect their own lives.
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Mexicans and Muslims among many worrying about impending immigration law changes
"From day one of his campaign, Donald Trump found the ultimate political pinata by targeting immigrants. Every immigrant must be illegal. Every immigrant was a drug dealer or a criminal. Every immigrant was going to steal your job," Jerry Huffman writes. "The president-elect successfully demonized millions of people, one soundbite at a time." Now, immigrants are afraid they'll no longer be able to call America home.
(more)Political shift ushers in wave of safety concerns
The morning after Donald Trump was elected president, retiree Carol Larson felt overwhelming fear and panic for her safety. "All through the campaign we saw the steep rise in acceptance of intimidation against anyone with opposing opinions," she writes. Some may dismiss her fears, but Larson argues in societies where facts and reality rarely mesh with political claims, the use of misogyny, racism, intimidation and persecution have long proven to be effective tools to rally the masses to violence.
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Journalist shares concerning parallels between U.S., Uzbekistan politics
Jerry Huffman spent nearly two years trying to establish an independent media organization in Uzbekistan, a country that human rights watchdogs define as an authoritarian state with limited civil rights. Recently, Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened legal action against publications, and blocked access to various organizations that he believes portray him in an unfair light. Huffman shares his concerns about the parallels between life in Uzbekistan and the current political climate in the U.S.
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