Thursday, October 29, 2026

Will the Trump administration end Michelle Obama’s “Let Girls Learn” program?

“Moving forward, we will not continue to use the Let Girls Learn brand or maintain a stand-alone program.”

The Goldman Sachs effect

How a bank conquered Washington

Diplomacy, not bombs, will defuse crisis with Iran

Further U.S. escalation would be catastrophic.

Egypt’s el-Sissi and Putin Pledge Common Front Against Terrorism

Putin is attempting to draw Egypt into a common front against terrorism. The two have some common economic interests, as well. Russia is offering to build Egypt a nuclear power plant, and Egypt is offering Russia some free trade zones along the refurbished Suez Canal.

Stunning truths about the bloated safety net for the wealthy

It's not a game for the 200 million struggling Americans who depend on tax revenue for education and housing and health care. 

Is This Election Inspiring a Democratic Awakening?

A citizen-centered view of democracy emphasizing the agency of the people was widespread in the civil rights movement and is emerging again in the 21st century.

The Bahamas Just Issued a Travel Warning to the United States

A travel warning was issued by the Bahamas about police violence occurring in the United States.
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The Mueller report: Glenn Greenwald vs. David Cay Johnston on Trump-Russia ties, obstruction &...

The Justice Department has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller’s 448-page report detailing Russian meddling in the 2016 election,...

A Wall Street sin tax

It's time to put the Wall Street tax back on the table.

DC sues Trump administration over attempted takeover of city police

District leaders warn of unprecedented assault on home rule as lawsuit seeks to block federal seizure of MPD.