Thursday, May 28, 2026

Swarms vs. Swarms

The future great-power battlefield.

Trump’s victory and elite power over the Democratic Party

The same basic approach of Democratic Party elites that first opened the door to the White House for Donald Trump has done it again.

Pentagon contractors seizing new gold rush to cash in on the Ukraine crisis

How Pentagon contractors are cashing in on the Ukraine crisis.

I could not stay silent: Annelle Sheline resigns from State Dept. over U.S. Gaza...

A State Department human rights officer resigns in protest of U.S. backing for Israel's actions in Gaza, urging a reevaluation of policies that clash with American values.

Ventilation shutdown is one of the cruelest ways to kill animals

The least humane way of culling poultry and pigs has become increasingly common.

Reflections on a low, dishonest decade

And nearly 100 Essays for TomDispatch.

New analysis reveals Beto O’Rourke historically has voted for the right-wing agenda

O’Rourke’s track record shows votes for Republican tax, trade, health care, criminal justice and immigration-related legislation.

We need a mass movement to save and expand Social Security and Medicare

Old, young, men and women of all races fighting together.

‘Keep fighting’: Schumer ‘making progress’ on canceling student debt

"Write, call, email," urged the Democratic leader, who said President Joe Biden is "more open" to the proposal than ever before.

Americans demand climate change be a primary topic at 2020 presidential debates

“The moderators of future debates should build on this foundation and investigate the candidates’ divergent plans on the climate crisis.”