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With growing campus protests against the U.S. backing Netanyahu’s genocidal war to cling to power and the Democratic National Convention returning to Chicago this summer, it’s hard not to think of 1968. As this week’s guest, Ari Berman of Mother Jones, explains, the Founding Fathers of America set us up for cycles of fascism vs. democracy, cynicism vs. idealism. It’s important to be aware of how social movements can be hijacked and weaponized. For that, read the essential 2017 piece in The Guardian by Micah White, a co-founder of Occupy Wall Street, on how Russia tried to co-opt...
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info_outlineWelcome to Gaslit Nation where we name and shame! This week, meet the Kremlin Caucus and their financial backers. What started off with Putin groupie Dana Rohrabacher, a former Congressman from Orange County, has grown into a proud fascist movement threatening our democracy and Ukraine’s very survival.
Want to see the posh yearbook photos of the banality of evil? Check out the show notes below, listing the Kremlin Caucus members in the House and the Senate. Explore the many white faces from mostly Republican-hostage states like Florida and Texas that, like their ideological forbears before them that carried out slavery and the genocide of indigenous peoples, have no problem destroying innocent lives and raking in blood money to stay in power. Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman and Monique Camarra of the Kremlin File podcast join Andrea to discuss these threats to our democracy and how to confront them, and remind the disillusioned once again–no, Biden and Trump are not the same, especially when one candidate enjoys Hitler cosplay.
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Show Notes
Get to Know the Kremlin Caucus and Their Financial Backers
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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Brian Babin Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/brian-babin/summary?cid=N00005736
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Troy Balderson Representative (R - OH) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/troy-balderson/summary?cid=N00042194
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Lauren Boebert Representative (R - CO) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/lauren-boebert/summary?cid=N00045974
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Tim Burchett Representative (R - TN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tim-burchett/summary?cid=N00041594
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Jerry Carl Representative (R - AL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00044245&cycle=2022
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Ben Cline Representative (R - VA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/ben-cline/summary?cid=N00042296
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Michael Cloud Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/michael-cloud/summary?cid=N00041882
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Burgess Owens Representative (R - UT) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/burgess-owens/summary?cid=N00045812&cycle=2022
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Kat Cammack Representative (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/kat-cammack/summary?cid=N00045978
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James Comer Representative (R - KY) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/james-comer/summary?cid=N00038260
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Jim Banks Representative (R - IN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/jim-banks/summary?cid=N00037185
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Gus Bilirakis Representative (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/gus-bilirakis/summary?cid=N00027462
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Dan Bishop Representative (R - NC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/dan-bishop/summary?cid=N00044335
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, Representative (GA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/marjorie-taylor-greene/summary?cid=N00044701
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Mike Johnson, Representative (LA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/mike-johnson/summary?cid=N00039106
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Matt Gaetz, Representative (FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/matt-gaetz/summary?cid=N00039503
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Andy Biggs Representative (R - AZ) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/andy-biggs/summary?cid=N00039293
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Warren Davidson Representative (R - OH) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/warren-davidson/summary?cid=N00038767
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Byron Donalds Representative (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/byron-donalds/summary?cid=N00034016
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Jeff Duncan Representative (SC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/jeff-duncan/summary?cid=N00030752&cycle=CAREER
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Patrick Fallon Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/patrick-fallon/summary?cid=N00047264
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Brad Finstad Representative (R - MN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00050649&cycle=2022
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Michelle Fischbach Representative (R - MN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/michelle-fischbach/summary?cid=N00045251
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Scott Franklin Representative (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/scott-franklin/summary?cid=N00046760
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Russell Fry Representative (R - SC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/industries?cid=N00049165&cycle=2022
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Russ Fulcher Representative (R - ID) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/russ-fulcher/summary?cid=N00041335
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Bob Good Representative (R - VA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/bob-good/summary?cid=N00045557&cycle=2022
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Lance Gooden Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/lance-gooden/summary?cid=N00042237
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Paul Gosar Representative (R - AZ) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/paul-gosar/summary?cid=N00030771
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Harriet Hageman Representative (R - WY) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/harriet-hageman/summary?cid=N00049197&cycle=2022
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Diana Harshbarger Representative (R - TN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/diana-harshbarger/summary?cid=N00046688
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Kevin Hern Representative (R - OK) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/kevin-hern/summary?cid=N00040829
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Wesley Hunt Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/wesley-hunt/summary?cid=N00044362&cycle=2020
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Jim Jordan Representative (R - OH) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/jim-jordan/summary?cid=N00027894
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John Joyce Representative (R - PA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/john-joyce/summary?cid=N00043242
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Doug LaMalfa Representative (R - CA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/doug-lamalfa/summary?cid=N00033987
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Tracey Mann Representative (R - KS) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tracey-mann/summary?cid=N00030743
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Thomas Massie Representative (R - KY) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/thomas-massie/summary?cid=N00034041
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Lisa McClain Representative (R - MI) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/lisa-mcclain/summary?cid=N00045730
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Dan Meuser Representative (R - PA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/dan-meuser/summary?cid=N00029416
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Carol Miller Representative (R - WV) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/carol-miller/summary?cid=N00041542
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Mary Miller Representative (R - IL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/mary-miller/summary?cid=N00045703
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John Moolenaar Representative (R - MI) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/john-moolenaar/summary?cid=N00036275
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Alex Mooney Representative (R - WV) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/alex-mooney/summary?cid=N00033814
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Barry Moore Representative (R - AL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/barry-moore/summary?cid=N00041295
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Troy Nehls Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/troy-nehls/summary?cid=N00046067
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Ralph Norman Representative (R - SC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/ralph-norman/summary?cid=N00027783
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Andy Ogles Representative (R - TN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/andy-ogles/summary?cid=N00050943&cycle=2022
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Scott Perry Representative (R - PA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/scott-perry/summary?cid=N00034120
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Guy Reschenthaler Representative (R - PA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/guy-reschenthaler/summary?cid=N00041871
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Matt Rosendale Representative (R - MT) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/matt-rosendale/summary?cid=N00035517
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Chip Roy Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/chip-roy/summary?cid=N00042268
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Pete Stauber Representative (R - MN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/pete-stauber/summary?cid=N00041511
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Greg Steube Representative (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/greg-steube/summary?cid=N00042808
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Tom Tiffany Representative (R - WI) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tom-tiffany/summary?cid=N00045307
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Jeff Van Drew Representative (R - NJ) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/jeff-van-drew/summary?cid=N00042164
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Randy Weber Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/randy-weber/summary?cid=N00033539
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Roger Williams Representative (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-williams/summary?cid=N00030602
THE SENATE
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John Barrasso Senator (R - WY) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/john-barrasso/summary?cid=N00006236
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Marsha Blackburn Senator (R - TN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/marsha-blackburn/summary?cid=N00003105
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Mike Braun Senator (R - IN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/mike-braun/summary?cid=N00041731
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Katie Britt (R-Ala) https://www.opensecrets.org/federal-lobbying/top-recipients-details?cycle=2022&id=N00048812
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Ted Budd Representative (R - NC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/ted-budd/summary?cid=N00039551
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Tom Cotton Senator (R - AR) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tom-cotton/summary?cid=N00033363
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Ted Cruz Senator (R - TX) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/ted-cruz/summary?cid=N00033085
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Steven Daines Senator (R - MT) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/steven-daines/summary?cid=N00033054
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Deb Fischer Senator (R - NE) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/deb-fischer/summary?cid=N00033443
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Lindsey Graham Senator (R - SC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/lindsey-graham/summary?cid=N00009975
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Bill Hagerty Senator (R - TN) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/bill-hagerty/summary?cid=N00045369
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Josh Hawley Senator (R - MO) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/josh-hawley/summary?cid=N00041620
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Cindy Hyde-Smith Senator (R - MS) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/cindy-hyde-smith/summary?cid=N00043298
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Mike Johnson Representative (R - LA) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/mike-johnson/summary?cid=N00039106
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James Lankford Senator (R - OK) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/james-lankford/summary?cid=N00031129&cycle=2022
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Mike Lee Senator (R - UT) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/mike-lee/summary?cid=N00031696
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Roger Marshall Senator (R - KS) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/roger-marshall/summary?cid=N00037034
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Markwayne Mullin Representative (R - OK) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/markwayne-mullin/summary?cid=N00033410
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Rand Paul Senator (R - KY) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/rand-paul/summary?cid=N00030836
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Pete Rickets (R- NE) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/contributors?cycle=2024&cid=N00027695
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Marco Rubio Senator (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/marco-rubio/summary?cid=N00030612
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Eric Schmitt Senator (R - MO) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/summary?cid=N00048414&cycle=2022
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Rick Scott Senator (R - FL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/rick-scott/summary?cid=N00043290
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Tim Scott Senator (R - SC) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tim-scott/summary?cid=N00031782
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Tommy Tuberville Senator (R - AL) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/tommy-tuberville/summary?cid=N00044434
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J D Vance Senator (R - OH) https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of-congress/j-d-vance/summary?cid=N00048832
Here are the 70 House Republicans who voted to cut off all US military aid to Ukraine
Full List of Senate Republicans Who Voted Against Military Aid to Ukraine
https://www.newsweek.com/full-list-republicans-who-voted-against-military-aid-ukraine-1869372
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