Saturday, July 11, 2026

Four Numbers to Make Us Fighting Mad. And One Way to Fight.

A national Permanent Fund might be the most brilliant solution to upward wealth redistribution. Outlined by Peter Barnes, it was modeled after the popular and successful Alaska Permanent Fund because shouldn't we all benefit from our nation's steadily rising productivity.

The politics of American protest, with a North Korean twist

The right wing has attacked Gwen Berry for her Olympic trial protest. A North Korean defector has joined that chorus.

‘We had a deal’: Warren joins Sanders and House progressives in fight for Biden’s...

"We had a deal. And that deal was in place long before we voted here in the Senate."

President Trump’s dramatic retreat on trade

If we had full transparency into the operations of the Trump family business, we would know if happy business leaders are improving the Trump Organization’s bottom line.
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Ex-health insurance exec: Industry is using decades-old scare tactics to fight Medicare for All

"There are Americans all over this country who do not get the care that they need."

Priceless advice for a clueless president: Want more scandals? Deny, defy and defame.

Let’s envision Trump returning to his rightful place, as phony “CEO” on a fraudulent reality-show. That happens when an awakened critical mass of loud voices firmly declare this golden phrase, “You’re fired.” With or without jail time.

Winner take everything: Will Paul Kagame be Rwanda’s president for life?

“The issue is how and when to recognize the moment when staying in power becomes counterproductive.” —Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda

‘Just the first step’: House democrats approve Trump impeachment inquiry resolution

“This resolution ensures transparency, advancing public disclosure of deposition transcripts, and outlying the procedures for the transfer of evidence to the judiciary committee to use in its proceedings,” said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ahead of the vote.

Escalation in Lebanon sparks fears of regional war amid ongoing conflict

Israel’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon, involving 100 fighter jets, have escalated tensions with Hezbollah and raised fears of a broader regional conflict as global powers respond with concern.