Sunday, July 12, 2026

Brazil blocks Elon Musk’s X: A clash of sovereignty, free speech, and far-right extremism

Brazil’s Supreme Court suspends Elon Musk’s social media platform X, escalating tensions over free speech, far-right misinformation, and national sovereignty. The unprecedented move raises critical questions about global tech giants’ compliance with local laws.

Trump’s Disloyal, Dirty Dozen: His most toxic, gut-busting onslaughts against sacred American values

Would the American electorate be dumb enough to elect a conspicuous, anti-democratic bomb-thrower to our top office?

Alabama Governor Blocks Minimum Wage Increase After Raising Staffers’ Salaries 80%

Alabama currently has the 48th highest poverty rate in the country, yet their Governor refuses to give them anything above the ridiculously low federal minimum wage.

Minimum Wage Workers Can’t Afford Rent Anywhere In The Country

A minimum wage worker who wants to afford a two-bedroom apartment has to hold down nearly three full-time jobs.

Trump media quietly enters deal with a Republican donor who could benefit from a...

Does the deal with energy magnate James E. Davison present conflicts of interest?

Rick Perry, climate denier and Dakota Access Pipeline owner board member, named energy secretary

Governor Perry has serious conflicts of interest that should disqualify him from the job.

The week of two high-stakes games of chicken

Neither of these games of chicken would be as fraught if Democrats were united.

The Revolt of Small Business Republicans

While small business owners have contributed to the same Republican candidates and committees favored by big business, they are finally waking up to the fact they’re being screwed by big businesses. Is a revolt in their future?

Virginia Governor Bypasses Court Ruling to Help 200,000 Ex-Felons Vote

Virginia Governor restores the voting rights of thousands of ex-offenders so they can vote come November.

What Saves America from the Blight of Trumpery?

Sometimes in the melodrama of ongoing history names tell the story. Both "trump" and "trumpery" fit to such a tee one wonders about the sense of humor cultivated by providence, fate or invisible deities.