Saturday, September 12, 2026

As the US empire declines, what openings exist for progressive movements?

Hard as it may be to see beyond the chaos and suffering in Afghanistan, the larger picture reveals real opportunities for social change.

Derek Chauvin pleads not guilty to beating black teen

Chauvin is currently serving 22½ years in state prison for killing George Floyd. He pleaded not guilty.

US billionaires are now $2.1 trillion richer than before the pandemic

Not only did the wealth of U.S. billionaires grow, but so did their numbers: in March of last year, there were 614 Americans with 10-figure bank accounts. Today there are 745.

Joe Biden: Puffery vs. reality

Joe Biden is a phony. And now that he’s running for president, Biden’s huge task is to hide his phoniness.

British court rules Assange can be extradited to US to face espionage charges

“Today is international human rights day, what a shame. How cynical to have this decision on this day.”

Our worst, lyingest president is also the world’s most delusional seer—an appalling Chicken Little

An America that dares refuse Trump is by definition unworthy, even illegitimate, thus perversely deserves a fate like Humpty Dumpty.

Sanders and Omar lead congressional push for Global Wealth Tax as Biden faces crucial...

This initiative, led by Brazil, aims to address the glaring disparities in global wealth distribution and strengthen efforts to achieve tax fairness.

Defending the environment now more lethal than soldiering in some war zones – and...

Indigenous peoples should be a source of inspiration for the global community.

In Bed with a Nation-Wrecker: 5 Ways Hillary Is As Bad As Bill

Hillary Clinton is married to Wall Street, and to the man responsible for the most diverse forms of national destruction in modern times.

Republicans, complicit in mass shootings, aiding & abetting domestic terrorists

We're going to find out before long, not whether America is an exceptional, indispensable nation but, rather, whether it can still be called a civilized nation.