Saturday, July 18, 2026

Wheels coming off

What unifies this country: Common values and common knowledge.

Senator Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

“Government corruption—at any level of elected office—corrodes the public trust." Sen. Robert Menendez has finally been charged for participating in a bribery scheme. It's about time the Department of Justice holds public officials accountable.

Until comeuppance smacks Trumpist scofflaws, brace for more lying, cheating & demagoguery

Why enter elections when starting insurrections are so much easier? Why “patronize” elections that are “corrupt” (thus unwinnable) from beginning to end?

Challenging delays: Youth plaintiffs stand firm against DOJ in pioneering climate lawsuit

In the face of legal delays and challenges, a group of determined young plaintiffs stands firm against the Department of Justice, fighting for their future and the planet in the groundbreaking climate lawsuit, Juliana v. United States.

Where’s the ‘justice vaccine’ against the pandemic of system-smashing scofflaws?

Why have no apt penalties for sedition or treason yet been applied to insurrection-inciters or enabling officials?

Three LGBTQ cases before the Supreme Court asks the question: How will this end?

Will the Supreme Court back LQBTQ rights? Time will tell.

State trooper charged with stealing heroin from evidence room

Brian Rickard allegedly stole heroin from the Troop R, Honesdale evidence room before ingesting the narcotic at work and at home.

The Supreme Court’s ‘Muslim ban’ decision is terrifying

If the war on terror has taught us one thing, it's that harsh laws targeting non-citizens will eventually be extended to citizens, too.

Redefining American valor: Bernie Sanders’ vision for a new foreign policy paradigm

At the heart of Sanders' critique is the notion that American foreign policy has been marred by a series of misguided interventions and conflicts.

Ten contradictions that plague Biden’s Democracy Summit

Just as the people of Venezuela have not elected or appointed Juan Guaidó as their president, the people of the world have not elected or appointed the United States as the president or leader of all Earthlings.