Fueling Fascism: The Secret History of How Texaco Supplied Oil to Fascists in Spain

http://democracynow.org - While thousands of Americans fought against fascism in the Spanish Civil War, some chose to back Franco’s fascist regime. The most notable was the CEO of the American oil giant Texaco. He violated U.S. law by selling Franco’s regime discounted oil on credit. Also in violation of U.S. law, the oil was transported to Spain on U.S. ships. For more on this remarkable story, we’re joined by Adam Hochschild, the author of the sweeping new history book, "Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939."
Interview:
https://youtu.be/ROe6oNRoJHY

Donald Trump Volunteers Are Forbidden From Criticizing Him for the Rest of Their Lives

"I spent a couple of bucks on legal fees, and they spent a whole lot more," he told the Washington Post. "I did it to make his life miserable, which I'm happy about."
http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2016/03/donald-trump-volunteer-contract-criticism-forbidden

Should The KKK Be Labeled As A Terrorist Group?

https://youtu.be/Erq7NbQdhx4

How The Republicans Paved The Way For Donald Trump, Explained In 2 Minutes

How did we get here? Read the full transcript...
https://youtu.be/IUpcZMbpcjo

Trump Makes Every Mark For ‘Daily Show’ Fascist Checklist (VIDEO)

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/daily-show-donald-trump-week-of-facism

Robert Reich: 4 Reasons Ted Cruz is Even More Dangerous than Donald Trump

"Both men would be disasters for America, but Ted Cruz would be the larger disaster..."
http://www.alternet.org/election-2016/robert-reich-4-reasons-ted-cruz-even-more-dangerous-donald-trump

High Schooler Roughed Up At Donald Trump's South Carolina Rally Tells His Story | ThinkProgress

When high school senior Thomas Hill learned that Republican frontrunner Donald Trump was speaking just across the river from his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, he wanted to take the opportunity to confront the increasingly popular candidate on his rhetoric painting Latino immigrants as criminals. A few hours later, video of his ejection from the rally, and Trump honoring the men who roughed him up, went viral...
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/02/18/3750693/trump-protester-sc-story/

The National Review's Case Against Trump (Tom Ashbrook, On Point)

Are powerful conservatives jumping out the windows as Donald Trump dominates the polls on the eve of Republican primary voting? Yes. In huge letters across the cover of the conservative National Review, this message: “Against Trump.” Read on, and there’s plenty against Ted Cruz too. Top conservatives against the GOP’s frontrunners. What a wild year. This hour On Point, Rich Lowry, editor of the National Review, explains why he’s against Trump. — Tom Ashbrook
Interview:
https://onpoint.wbur.org/2016/01/26/election-2016-donald-trump-national-review

The Radical Out of Touch Republicans Offer a Proto-Fascist, a Christian Theocrat, and an Ayn Rand Neoliberal as Leading Candidates

Almost all of the 2016 Republican presidential primary candidates share the following beliefs...
http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/radical-out-touch-republicans-offer-proto-fascist-christian-theocrat-and-ayn-rand

Henry A. Wallace, The Danger of American Fascism

A cautionary message from the 33rd Vice President of the United States...
http://newdeal.feri.org/wallace/haw23.htm

Stephen Colbert: Donald Trump plays my old character 'better that I ever could'

https://youtu.be/FevhNRfULlU

Paul Krugman: The Nasty Truth That Trump Distracts Us From

And you thought W. was bad...
http://www.alternet.org/economy/paul-krugman-nasty-truth-trump-distracts-us

Donald Trump and Division within the Republican Party (Diane Rehm Show)

Businessman Donald Trump continues to top the polls of likely Republican voters. In the key state of New Hampshire, Trump now leads the field by 18 points. But his recent proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S. has ignited a firestorm. Critics say it’s an outrageous plan that violates the U.S. Constitution. But supporters say it’s necessary to keep America safe from Islamic terrorism. Guest host Melissa Ross and guests discuss Donald Trump’s continuing dominance in the polls, his plan to keep Muslims out, and what it all means for the 2016 presidential election and the future of the G.O.P.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-12-10/donald-trump-and-division-within-the-republican-party

The Country Is Moving Left

It might not seem so in the middle of a day's news cycle, especially with that news always being about Donald Trump, but 2015 marked a year of change in a progressive direction. And the country is solidly behind this move...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dave-johnson/the-country-is-moving-lef_b_8871490.html

Chris Hedges: The Creeping Villainy of American Politics

The mounting attacks on Muslims, which will become a contagion when there is another catastrophic terrorist attack, are only the beginning.
http://www.alternet.org/culture/chris-hedges-creeping-villainy-american-politics

Robert Reich: Why the Middle Class Is in Revolt and Susceptible to a Dangerous 'Strongman'

"It was only a matter of time before the anxious class would revolt."
http://www.alternet.org/economy/robert-reich-why-middle-class-revolt-and-susceptible-dangerous-strongman

“Light the motherf*cker on fire!”: Another Trump rally turns on Black Lives Matter protestors

“Shoot him!” someone yelled as the protestors were escorted out of the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino. A large middle aged man shouted, “Sieg heil!” as the protesters were taken away...
http://www.salon.com/2015/12/15/light_the_motherfcker_on_fire_another_trump_rally_turns_on_black_lives_matter_protestors/

Matt Taibbi: It's Too Late To Turn Off Trump

Even if we take the man off the air, the problem he represents is still going to be there, just like poverty, corruption, mass incarceration, pollution and all of the other things we keep off the airwaves...
http://www.alternet.org/election-2016/matt-taibbi-its-too-late-turn-trump

Trump's Sick Predecessors: 6 Racist Bullies Who Stirred Up Americans' Basest Instincts

Loud-mouthed political bullies have been part of the American political system since its earliest days. America’s past is littered with the legacies of political demagogues like Trump and some of his Republican cronies...
http://www.alternet.org/election-2016/trumps-sick-predecessors-6-racist-bullies-who-stirred-americans-basest-instincts

Does Fear Lead to Fascism? A Culture of Fear and the Epigenetics of Terror

We're being fed a constant diet of fear: fear of terrorists, fear of illegal immigrants, fear of people who are too religious, fear of people who are not religious enough, fear of Muslims, fear of extremists, fear of the government, fear of those who fear the government. The list goes on and on...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-w-whitehead/does-fear-lead-to-fascism_b_8740148.html