Wednesday, October 28, 2026

2017 – A thunderous clash of politics, economies and policies

The Paris agreement may face a major test and even an existential challenge in 2017, if Trump fulfils his election promise to pull the US out.

America’s major challenges in Middle East policy in 2017

Trump’s announced Iran policy is a mess, and it remains to be seen if he can shape it into something meaningful.

A New Year wish for Donald Trump

Happy New Year, Mr. Trump. You have 20 days in which to learn how to act as a president.

Here are the most racially bigoted right-wing media segments of 2016

Here are the most bigoted stories and statements from right-wing media figures over the last year

Silent partners

The strange alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia

Trump initiates a political inquisition; the GOP attacks America’s most important social programs

If the Republicans do exactly what they are threatening to do, instead of working to solve America’s most critical problems, then they will be laying the groundwork for their political extinction.

In historic move, China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017

More than 20,000 elephants were killed for their ivory last year, leaving only about 415,000 remaining.

As a Trump administration fast approaches, cities and towns gear up for political resistance

In the years to come, community bills of rights are one strategy to shelter vulnerable populations.

Mormon Tabernacle Choir member quits rather than perform at Trump’s inauguration

“I could never ‘throw roses to Hitler.’ And I certainly could never sing for him.”