Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, September 25
Disneyland Resort raises minimum wage, a Dallas cop is fired after killing an innocent man, fourth Kavanaugh accuser comes forward, and more.
Sen. Feinstein Introducing New Laws to Prohibit CIA Torture
Senator Feinstein sent a letter to President Obama with her recommendations to prevent the CIA from committing acts of torture. But are her good intentions enough prevent the CIA from committing further human rights violations?
Are Bernie-ites following Biden?
I was quite shocked yesterday afternoon when I learned that an African American state representative in Georgia was endorsing Trump. Is this...
US wants a new war or at least public fears of one
As US forces head to Europe and Asia, war risk grows.
Defrosting the cold war with China
Biden and Xi urgently need to go to a couples counselor to air their grievances, identify mutual interests, and commit to the process of getting to maybe.
Nine Numbers That Cry Out: “Bring On Socialism!”
Socialism -- or at least social consciousness -- allows us to understand that the most tangible form of 'terror' is in the lives and minds of destitute and homeless Americans.
‘Morning Joe’ hosts accuse Trump of using National Enquirer to harass family
The National Enquirer also launched several false accusations against Trump's political rivals.
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.
The Worst Place on Earth
Death and Life in the Lost Town of Leer
Democrats have a massive opportunity as a pure opposition party
If they want to win, Democrats should view themselves not as the minority—but as the opposition.