Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Critics of canceling student debt aren’t afraid it won’t work—they’re afraid it will

Let’s hope a Biden administration doesn’t listen to these bad-faith critics.

Could Trump’s diversion of Venezuelan oil to US save the Iranian regime?

This substantial gain for the Islamic Republic, however, will only help it weather the current political crisis if it manages to survive until April or May.

Labeling Trump voters as racists or bigots will only alienate potential allies

Call Trump on his lies and make people question whether what he says or does aligns with American values… or their own.

Seeds of Democratic Revolution in Ethiopia: Thousands March Against the Ruling Regime

Such violent, crude methods will only succeed for so long: eventually the people will unite and revolt, as they are now doing, and all strength to their cause, which is wholly just.
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“All-out attack”: Trump’s anti-immigrant policies target children, cancer patients & service members

Some children born to U.S. servicemembers and government employees stationed overseas will no longer automatically receive citizenship.

Trusting the ‘five eyes’ only

To get some appreciation for Washington’s isolation in international affairs, just consider the wider world’s reaction to the administration’s stance on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Improve democracy: Close the college

Attempts to fix this have been made from time to time, but never garnered enough votes to mount a successful fix to this fundamental flaw.
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The one thing that would make elections better for everyone 

Ranked choice voting makes elections less painful, less expensive, and can help make our government more inclusive and responsive to what people actually want.

The Case for More Immigrants

The number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. has fallen in recent years. Could it be that we need more immigrants, not less?

With His Opponent Stumbling Following His Big Michigan Win, Bernie Should Attack Hillary’s Integrity

With Clinton stumbling and after his big surprise win in Michigan, Sanders needs to now start playing hardball in his campaign, going after Clinton at her weakest point: her lack of trustworthiness and integrity, which voters are saying is their biggest concern.