Tuesday, September 22, 2026

USA downgraded as civil liberties deteriorate across the Americas

While recent brutality against protests for racial justice is concerning, the decline in basic freedoms in the USA began before this crackdown.

Olympic gold medal swimmer pleads guilty after attending Capitol riots

Keller surrendered himself to law enforcement after learning that they were seeking his arrest.

Why Jeffrey Sterling Deserves Support as a CIA Whistleblower

Revelations from brave whistleblowers are essential for the informed consent of the governed. But the relentless prosecution of Sterling renders a key implicit message to other potential whistleblowers.

End the pandemic of violence against women

Pandemic-related lockdowns have increased the risk of violence against women and girls. Many governments have made more resources for survivors available as part of their pandemic-relief efforts, but this assistance can do little to prevent future violence without programs to address its root causes.

Trump trifecta abuses science, world diplomacy and Mother Nature

Rejecting the Paris accord is the culmination of Trump’s (literally) scorched earth presidency: destroy willy nilly on the irrational assumption what comes next must be better.

Protesters rise up to block health care repeal

It is clear that people in the United States will not tolerate changes that drive millions of more people off of health insurance.

A Critique of Human Society since the Neolithic Revolution

“You can do what others want. Or you can live your own life. For most of us, our fear will decide.”

More Chobani Capitalism, Please

Take it from the Tweezerman: Turning employees into owners is great for business.

GOP Platform Proposes To Get Rid Of National Parks And National Forests

The GOP platform includes a provision that would leave national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests vulnerable to privatization.
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California Neo-Nazi group members arrested for role in violence at rallies in CA and...

The men are accused of participating in violent attacks, as well as using the internet to incite violence ahead of various events.