Dean Baker

Historians and neuro-scientists show there are well-established psychological patterns that explain how personal fear fosters anger that leads to a need for action to eliminate the fear.

“At current interest and tax rates, it is far cheaper to borrow against the value of one's shares than to sell them and pay taxes on the gains.”

Whether you read Chuck Schumer as surrendering or taking an unwise but principled stance, one thing is clear: People now want leaders who fight.

Human rights groups warn that these actions constitute grave violations of international law and could amount to war crimes.

Protests will not directly convince Trump to change his views. But they can create an activated base of opposition.