Three reasons why the super-rich should embrace a 70% tax rate
If they really want to "improve the state of the world," they should be using all their lobbyists and lawyers to make sure their tax money is supporting a cooperative national effort to protect the environment for their great-grandchildren and to remain competitive in the technologies of the future.
Trump federalizes DC police as protests grow and White House signals expanded occupation
As National Guard deployment grows and Section 740 takeover faces legal tests, residents report civil liberties concerns while officials defend public safety rationale.
Budweiser’s commitment to go green is this year’s Super Bowl message
"Those who wait for the best commercials all year expect Budweiser to show up big, and we felt there was no better way to show up this year than to talk about our commitment to Renewable Electricity."
Is Korea’s Cold War about to end?
The media is missing the real story on the peninsula. If that gives Koreans space to lead, maybe that's not such a bad thing.
The world’s four legacy empires going down
In a future full of signs that the four empires that have long dominated our world are all crumbling.
Much Ado About Nothing: The ODNI report on Russian “hacking” is short on proof
It’s respected voices like these that are missing from the current debate about Russia.
Congress has been captured by the arms industry
And what a price to pay!
What red state vs. blue state looks like to an ant
Signs of decline and decay are all around us, behind the glitter and the glitz.
How the world hides liability for climate deaths
Unfair family planning regimes have stalled progress in the climate fight and prevent children from having a fair start in life.
Student’s Death in Custody Ruled a Homicide After Nine Deputies Fired
A 21-year-old computer science student died while in police custody. Calling it a homicide, it was only after his death certificate was issued that it was confirmed the student was killed at the hands of the police. Just another case of police brutality.








