Truthdig: Fascism feeds on the dominant group's feelings of victimization.

Beat The Press: Trump is increasing the trade deficit.

Off The Charts: States are continuing to slash higher education funding.

Black Agenda Report: Social media can help left activists but can also be weaponized against them.

Bonus Track: A suffragette writes home after being arrested and jailed for storming the government.

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