Sunday, November 15, 2026

The American empire in (ultimate?) crisis

The decline and fall of it all?

What in the world is happening in and to America? Has it lost its...

What in the world is happening in and to America, that’s the question that we Americans must answer as our democracy, our republic, comes under intense political attack, and may well become a thing of the past, if the former president, Donald J. Trump, is reelected.

Investigation into fetus found at South Carolina water plant draws new focus to post-Dobbs...

Sumter County officials and SLED are seeking a DNA profile after workers found 13 to 15-week fetal remains at a wastewater facility, as advocates warn the probe and new bills could expand surveillance of miscarriage and abortion.

USAID staff reduction puts billion of dollars of taxpayer-funded humanitarian assistance at risk of...

According to USAID staff, this move has left $489 million of food assistance at ports, in transit, and in warehouses at risk of spoilage, unanticipated storage needs, and diversion.

State Dept. science envoy resigns with hidden message in letter: ‘IMPEACH’

Kammen's resignation is just the latest in a string of resignations following President Trump's comments on the events in Charlottesville.

Iran’s 10-point plan is still a workable basis for negotiations

There is a simple way to avoid one of the most destructive elements in recent failed negotiations with Iran

Indigenous self-determination is key climate solution in new report

The National Climate Assessment affirms that Indigenous peoples bear both the weight of climate change’s impacts and carry knowledge that may help lessen its burden.

3 Reasons a New President Won’t Help America

We need a guaranteed income. It's the one way we could immediately instill a degree of equality in America, while restoring some of the missing trust in each other.

Investigation reveals lack of proof in Israeli claims against UNRWA

Humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the decision to cut funding based on unverified allegations, emphasizing the dire consequences for the millions of Palestinians dependent on UNRWA's aid.

Abuses that Wouldn’t Exist in a Socialist America

"Our current capitalist-driven inequalities will only be rectified when people realize that a strong community makes successful individuals, not the other way around." Paul Buchheit discusses the few ways we would benefit with a social democracy.