Friday, July 17, 2026

The good, the bad and the ugly: Medical heroes, anti-maskers, and rotten politicians

We know who the Good are, they are exemplary, the very best of Americans. We know that the bad and ugly are personified by one Donald. J. Trump, someone who bends or breaks any law that stands in his way.

Scenario: Trump resigns after extorting pardons – deluded he’ll fend off recrimination and penalties

Many voices must apply maximum pressure, but it’s no slam dunk that anything overcomes Trump’s impenetrable defenses.

2 detectives in Breonna Taylor shooting are fired

“The shots you fired were in three different directions, indicating you did not verify a threat or have target acquisition.”

Fixed in stone: Here’s the WallopaLoser for the ages

As low as Trump has driven the country, the Georgia senate triumphs represent a remarkable, improbable bounce off the bottom.

Gov. Cuomo announces legalization of marijuana with proposed adult-use cannabis program

It's no longer a question of whether New York will legalize marijuana, its how to go about the legalization. Gov. Andrew Cuomo...

$740 Billion Pentagon Bill receives all but six Democrat votes in Senate

“The United States government should be responding to the needs, to the desperation, of families in our country at this time.”

A groundbreaking court case argues U.S. climate denial policy violates Americans’ right to be...

Our broken environmental policy treats nature as a human resource. Here’s how it can be fixed.
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Former police officer charged with falsifying arrest report

"The La Mesa Police Department holds each and every member of the Department to the highest standards of integrity in order to protect and serve our community and keep its trust.”

#DontFundEvil: Google workers form a union to combat workplace concerns

"The future of tech is stronger with the power of a union."

UK judge denies US request to extradite Assange

“I find that the mental condition of Mr. Assange is such that it would be oppressive to extradite him to the United States of America.”