Trump and the geopolitics of crazy
The times they are a-changin’ in North Korea.
Merger mania in the military-industrial complex
Pentagon waste is a longstanding issue in desperate need of meaningful action.
Corporate media and ‘moderate’ democrats are defending the oligarchy against Bernie Sanders
If Biden, Buttigieg, Klobuchar or Bloomberg win the Democratic presidential nomination, that would be a triumph for oligarchy in the midst of rising grassroots opposition.
President Biden announces 2024 run for re-election
"When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America. And we still are. That's why I'm running for re-election."
California and Australia sign historic climate partnership
The MoU is a historic climate partnership that commits to "reduce emissions from freight and maritime ports and to drive uptake of low carbon liquid fuels for aviation and maritime fuels."
Trump ignores anniversary of Sandy Hook, parties with NRA head instead
President Trump invited National Rifle Association head, Wayne LaPierre, to the White House Christmas Party on the same day as the anniversary of the mass shooting.
GOP’s fiscal blueprint threatens massive Social Security cuts, jeopardizing millions of American families
This GOP plan, backed by the influential Republican Study Committee (RSC), has ignited a firestorm of criticism for its deep cuts to essential social programs under the guise of fiscal prudence.
Elizabeth Warren criticizes Sessions on his one-year anniversary as AG
In the speech, Sen. Warren openly refers to Sessions as a “racist” and his policies as “bigotry.”
How Jeff Sessions profited from introducing a fracking exemption for drinking water rules
It remains to be seen whether Sessions will face questions about his support for the S.724 (“the Halliburton Loophole”) or his Energen stock sell-off.
Trump’s trade war is about Trump, not China
Those China tariffs aren't surprising. What’s bizarre are the people praising Trump's recklessness and reviving his political fortunes.