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White nationalist: “If whites do nothing they will be reduced to minority” – CNN
White identity politics is arguably the most politically influential form of identity politics in America. In the latest “Reality Check with John Avlon: Extremist Beat,” Avlon traces its evolution from slavery to a character in The Great Gatsby to Birtherism … Continue reading
The real cost of Covid-19 relief fraud – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon examines how much Covid-19 relief fraud is costing American taxpayers.
By telling the truth, Biden committed a classic Washington gaffe – CNN
Beijing is firing back in response to President Biden’s comments on Taiwan, claiming America has “broken its promise on the one-China principle.” What is that principle? John Avlon has more in today’s Reality Check.
Guns are now the leading cause of death for US kids – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon examines possible gun safety legislation that is broadly popular with the American public and could prevent future killings.
100+ midterm campaign ads feature guns – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon looks at the wide promotion of gun culture and gun politics in the campaign ads for the 2022 midterm elections.
How these Ukrainian journalists combat Russia’s disinformation war – CNN
The world has been getting another lesson in Russian disinformation during its invasion of Ukraine. Reality Check’s John Avlon speaks with Yevhen Fedchenko, a journalism professor and the editor-in-chief of the website StopFake.org. Since 2014, its team of fact-checkers and … Continue reading
The Truth About America’s History of Anti-Immigrant Anxiety – CNN
America is a nation of immigrants that continues to wrestle with a hatred of immigrants. The latest “Reality Check with John Avlon” examines the history of anti-immigrant panic in the US. Undocumented Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas joins to … Continue reading
This Georgia county is one of many Black communities erased by White mob violence – CNN
As talk of reparations crop up across the country, CNN’s John Avlon talks with historian Geoff K. Ward about the number of Black communities wiped out by mob attacks and how a young Senator Abraham Lincoln had warned the nation … Continue reading
Follow the money: Avlon on how election lies lead to profits for Trump – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon reports on the stark contrast coming to light about what Trump’s inner circle was saying publicly and privately days after the 2020 presidential election, and what the motivations were to mislead the public on election results.
Why the Democrats shouldn’t take the Hispanic vote for granted – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon examines the importance of the Hispanic vote and why Democrats need to pay attention after Republican Maya Flores flipped a long-held Democratic House seat in South Texas.
This former Trump aide is one of dozens warning he is “unfit to be president” – CNN
More than 30 former Trump officials and advisors are speaking out against his leadership and character, yet former President Donald Trump’s supporters seem to ignore the warnings. CNN political commentator Alyssa Farah Griffin, who served as White House Communications Director, … Continue reading
These women say they performed thousands of abortions in Chicago before it was legal – CNN
Heather Booth started an underground abortion network called JANE. In the late 60s through early 70s, the group performed thousands of illegal abortions just before Roe v Wade was decided. On this week’s episode of “Reality Check with John Avlon: … Continue reading
The danger of ‘junk history’ and its presence in the Supreme Court – CNN
John Avlon breaks down the meaning “junk history”, its recent presence in the Supreme Court, and why conversations that refer to history must be rooted in shared facts.
Russia’s ‘fire hose of falsehood’ propaganda – CNN
CNN’s John Avlon looks at Vladimir Putin’s recent gaslighting attempts as part of Russia’s propaganda war against Ukraine.
Avlon says opposition to Iran’s nuclear goals unites West and Middle East – CNN
President Joe Biden is doubling down on America’s commitment to deter Iran’s nuclear capability. CNN’s John Avlon explores how the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal was abandoned and what Biden faces as a result.
How the ‘politics of gamesmanship’ chipped away at China bill – CNN
The Senate is gearing up to take action on a bill to pump billions of dollars into American manufacturing and scientific research, but will lawmakers be able to reach a consensus only days before they head home for their August … Continue reading
Could this year be the year of the third party? – CNN
According to a recent poll, there are more self-identified Independents than Republicans or Democrats. CNN’s John Avlon speaks with candidates on why they chose to run as Independents.
How McCarthy is paying back the GOP leaders that voted for him – CNN
To secure the speakership, Kevin McCarthy granted concessions to the House GOP’s most conservative faction. CNN’s John Avlon explains how this is shaping the party’s agenda.
The surprising history of gun laws in America – CNN
Despite recent mass shootings in California, Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa, Americans are pessimistic that new gun safety laws will pass Congress because of partisan polarization. But even in the mythical gun-loving wild west, sheriffs wouldn’t allow guns into town. David … Continue reading
How new anti-LGBTQ laws echo an infamous conservative activist’s campaign from 1977 – CNN
What critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, signed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, is reminiscent of the opposition to LGBTQ rights seen in the 1970s. Reality Check’s John Avlon speaks with activist and Oscar-winning screenwriter of Milk, Dustin … Continue reading