Wednesday, June 17, 2026

How can America really be exceptional?

Can America still follow its principles of liberty and equality but have a far broader set of free social services (education and healthcare like the fire and police departments)? I think that it can. And if it does, it will have the sort of society that we want – not an oligopoly or crony capitalist one.

Ask for Jane: Meet the underground feminist group that provided abortions before Roe v....

“Ask for Jane.” Those were the magic words that provided thousands of women access to safe abortions before the landmark Roe v. Wade.

In this time of crisis, we need to keep our eyes open

Both eyes open. Look for potential threats coming from all sides. Be prepared to change course at a moment’s notice.

Let’s reframe individual action as political strategy

“Minimum Viable Planet” is a weeklyish commentary about climateish stuff, and how to keep it together in a world gone mad.

Witnessing the demise of the principles of ethics and morality in the America of...

What is happening to America and its people?
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After mega-lies by Trump adviser Stephen Miller, it’s time to rev up the reality-based...

We have seen these unimaginative scenarios so many times.
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Pandemic of hate: Anti-Asian racism during COVID-19

When Trump calls coronavirus the ‘China Virus’ he INTENTIONALLY stirs up racism against Asian Americans.

Ye are many, they are few!

How do elites keep their monopoly on wealth and power?

The press is essential, whether presidents like it or not

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Photo Essay: The 26th night of the #KremlinAnnex

Over the weekend the protesters will continue to show up - even with the new people that will be sharing their park - white supremacists in the guise of the Unite the Right Rally on Sunday.