Sunday, July 19, 2026

The problem of surplus White men

White men who are all revved up with no place to go pose the greatest challenge to American democracy.

The Tuesday night travesty: Three things media experts are getting wrong

In sum, there was no debate on Tuesday night because Donald Trump willed it to be a brawl instead. In a battle of wits, he is unarmed.

California becomes first US state to ban 24 toxic chemicals found in cosmetics

“Every day, Californians are exposed to hazardous chemicals hiding in their cosmetics and personal care products.”

Could Americans possibly reelect a president who acts in this sordid, reprehensible manner?

When Trump loses the election, and he will, he will immediately face various investigations, some of which will lead to criminal charges and, best of all, jail time. And he knows it.

Two years after Khashoggi’s murder, why is America still an accomplice to MBS’s crimes?

As U.S. leaders continue to coddle the Saudis, it’s difficult not to ask who is more evil...

Failure to protect: policing mental illness in North America

The current moment requires that we recognize the crises of mental health and very likely homelessness that will come about as a result of the global pandemic and that we call upon authorities to prepare to deal with them in a more humane way than they have in the past.

Colorado police release video of woman hogtied inside patrol car

“That is not what we’re hired to do. We are not judge, jury, and executor. We are not to treat people inhumanely like they don’t matter.”

Americans demand climate change be a primary topic at 2020 presidential debates

“The moderators of future debates should build on this foundation and investigate the candidates’ divergent plans on the climate crisis.”

Still time to support mobilize-the-vote Progressive activism, keys to winning close races

The battle is on and time remains to make a difference. Pick from the wide range of progressive activism what works for your life and checkbook.

Across the globe, Covid-19 puts animal shelters in crisis

While pet foster and adoption rates soar in New York and many parts of the U.S., globally, the situation is much direr.