Tuesday, May 26, 2026

$10 trillion in added US debt since 2001 shows ‘Bush and Trump tax cuts...

"In their blind loyalty to their mega-donors, Republicans' fixation on giant tax cuts for billionaires has created a revenue problem that is driving up our national debt," said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in response to new Treasury Department figures.

Senators’ ownership of Big Oil stocks raises conflict of interest concerns

A recent CREW analysis reveals that ten U.S. senators own substantial shares in Big Oil companies, highlighting potential conflicts of interest amid critical climate regulation debates.

The trials of land and water protectors in a world on fire

“Life on Earth can recover from a drastic climate shift by evolving into new species and creating new ecosystems … humans cannot.”

5 reasons why Trump’s corporate tax cut is appallingly dumb

Don’t fall for Trump’s corporate tax giveaway.

Congressman’s wife pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds

Margaret Hunter recently pleaded guilty in federal court to her and her husband using their campaign funds as their private bank account for years.

Did Barack Obama bring us Donald Trump?

I read an analysis by Bert Wolfe about Barack Obama.  It made me sad to read it, even though it was perfectly...

Two women face 110 years in prison for attempting to sabotage the Dakota Access...

"They shouldn't be prosecuted; they should be praised. They're trying to stop the destruction of the human race."

Officer Found Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case

Still no justice for Freddie Gray: Officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges.

The Israelis left behind in 50 mn. tons of bomb-infested rubble in Gaza, as...

Clearing this rubble will be extremely dangerous for so many reasons.

Trump’s Tall Tax Tales

Donald is falsely framing his economic policies as good for working families, when he's really just protecting his own wealth.