Friday, June 26, 2026

Murder as messaging

Under Trump, U.S. foreign policy hits violent new lows.

Elizabeth Warren introduces bill that would lower drug costs

“The solution here is not to replace markets, but to fix them. The Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act will introduce more competition into the prescription drug market, and bring down prices for consumers.”

The Trump corollary

U.S. Imperialism in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to Madur

A planet in crisis

Perhaps if we listen deeply enough and regularly enough, we ourselves will become the song this planet needs to hear.

GOP’s twisted priorities: Israel aid bill paves the way for wealthy tax cheats

Does the latest move from the GOP fits neatly into a broader pattern of policy decisions that prioritize military spending and the interests of the affluent over social welfare and justice?

Supreme Court grapples with Purdue Pharma’s settlement

Awaiting a decision expected by June 2024, the case stands as a pivotal moment in America's ongoing struggle against opioid crisis.

Drones: The Rapidly Growing Menace to America and the World

The U.S. government has been approved to use drones, not only in the Middle East, but in the U.S. This might be a technological breakthrough, but numerous issues will occur that cannot be undone.

Tragedy in Gaza: The killing of Refaat Alareer and the escalating humanitarian crisis

"I feel such shame." These words echo the collective conscience of a world grappling with the complexities and moral implications of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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.”

In Minnesota’s ‘most diverse city,’ schools are addressing the community’s deep trauma

Educators use the community schools approach to tackle underlying causes of disparities that show up in classrooms.