Saturday, July 12, 2025

The Saudi purge shaking the Middle East

The seeming power grab consolidates all the major security forces and the military in the hands of the current King Salman and his son, the 32 year old Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman.

Patriotism, taxes, and Trump

The Republican tax plan will make things worse by burdening the middle class and the poor even more.

People act where US fails on climate

If we are to have a livable future, we must act rapidly.

Middle East – How America shot itself in the foot

The U.S. needs to learn the art of diplomacy instead of spending a lot of time constantly demonizing and threatening other countries.

Nation unified as scandal-rich contest IDs ‘Trump’s most damning legacy’

Just because we don’t know the worst yet to come doesn’t mean we can’t have fun in the meantime.

Americans are stressed about the future. Here’s why that’s promising

The era of empire, white supremacy, dirty energy, and global capitalism is coming to a close.
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On Asia trip, Trump met by protests calling on US to open diplomatic relations...

Professor Bruce Cumings, who just returned from Seoul, South Korea, talks about Trump and how upon his arrival he was met with protests.

Why science says you should be reading small independent media

While trust in corporate news has gone down over the past few years, trust in independent news is strong.

The democratic socialists scored some big wins. Here’s what they’re planning next.

A conversation with Christian Bowe, national political committee member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Denver becomes latest city to require green roofs

"This is a battle won against climate but the war doesn't stop here."