Ultimate rightwing transgression: the mockery of politics as a preposterous joke
The Big Lie is "yoked to an older deception, without which it could not survive: the idea that American politics is a joke," attackable without consequences.
WATCH: Bernie Sanders Appears on State of the Union: “Our Numbers Will Continue to...
Bernie Sanders offers a message of hope for his supporters: "Our numbers are getting better. I am absolutely certain that our numbers will continue to get better."
Seeds of Democratic Revolution in Ethiopia: Thousands March Against the Ruling Regime
Such violent, crude methods will only succeed for so long: eventually the people will unite and revolt, as they are now doing, and all strength to their cause, which is wholly just.
In a historic vote, Senate passes War Powers Resolution to end support of Saudi-led...
“This is historic. For the first time in 45 years, Congress is one step closer to withdrawing U.S. forces from an unauthorized war.”
Police officer fired in Alton Sterling case
“Fear cannot be a driver for an officer’s response to every incident. Unreasonable fear within an officer is dangerous.”
Imagining a Sanders presidency beginning on Jan. 20
It was not your normal inaugural address to be sure!
Justice Department Obtains a Warrant to Search Huma Abedin’s Computer
FBI Director James Comey announced emails were just uncovered relating to the FBI probe of Clinton’s use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine reports on space nuclear propulsion
National Academies report urges nuclear-powered rockets for trips to Mars and lays out "synergies" in space nuclear activities between NASA and the U.S. military.
A good way to be kinder to elephants is to stop riding them
When animal tourism resumes in Bali after COVID-19, there is an opportunity to do better by the lives of animals.
The world’s worst crisis
This is one of Africa’s largest displacement crises and the world cannot afford to brush it under the carpet.