Friday, October 30, 2026

The billionaires who couldn’t kick straight

America’s super rich and their European pals have failed spectacularly in a scheme to kill global football’s most egalitarian traditions.

How a rural Colorado county became an epicenter of Trump’s big lie

First an election official erred. Then Trump’s IT squad arrived. Then the false claims, conspiracies, stolen data and denials ensued.

With Alabama ruling, SCOTUS delivers ‘another major blow’ to Voting Rights Act

"We must end the filibuster so the Senate can pass voting rights protections," declares the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
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Why we should abolish the debt ceiling

Fighting over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling is a meaningless and dangerous distraction. So abolish it.

‘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.

America’s New Vietnam in the Middle East

And if anyone says the analogy between Vietnam and the current conflict is debatable, that’s just the point. Rather than a rush to yet more war, it’s time to have a real national debate on the subject.

Labor’s challenge to the new Democrats in Congress

Far too many so-called representatives of the people forget the working men and women who volunteered their valuable time to canvass and call and convince for them.

Who is tired?

Trump says everyone is tired of the word racism.  Trump actually claims to be "the least racist person in the...

AOC warns failure to cancel student debt has ‘demoralized’ critical voters

"There are some things within the president's control, and his hesitancy around them has contributed to a situation that isn’t as optimal. The presidency is so much larger than just the votes in the legislature."