Thursday, April 23, 2026

‘Fascism, full stop’: Progressives in Congress condemn expulsion of Tennessee Democrats

"Republicans may think they won today in Tennessee, but their fascism is only further radicalizing and awakening an earthquake of young people."

David Barsamian and Noam Chomsky | Savage capitalism

From climate change to bank failures to war.

The code behind the far right’s success

Forget the deplorables and focus instead on the persuadables.

Utah enacts social media measures to protect minors online

The two regulations come as parents and lawmakers are concerned over social media use and mental health.

The tragic US choice to prioritize war over peacemaking

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. - Matthew 5:9

What American media won’t tell us about the Putin and Xi meeting, part I

China’s moves in the Middle East and apparent endorsement of Putin’s imperialist goals in Ukraine necessitate a response from the West.

MAGA married to the mob-ster: no divorce ever

In deadly lockstep is MAGA mated,/ To rise and fall as Trump is fated.

Blockbuster exposé confirms H.G. Wells’ truism that “human history” is “a race between education and catastrophe.”

Gayle Greene’s “Immeasurable Outcomes” presents an impassioned manifesto to revive quality, democratic education that redeems college teaching and re-seeds enlightened, disaster-averting voters.

Wall Street bonuses decline but still dwarf worker pay increases since 2008 crash

Since 2008, growth in the average Wall Street bonus has far outstripped wage growth for ordinary U.S. workers.

‘Break up Big Ag,’ says Sanders after egg giant posts 718% profit increase

Sanders joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Katie Porter, and others in questioning Cal-Maine Foods' claim that an avian flu outbreak is to blame for soaring egg prices.