Saturday, October 31, 2026

Bernie Sanders Ties Hillary Clinton in New National Poll

The new poll shows Sanders at 49 percent and Clinton at 48 percent with Democratic voters.

Sanders’ surge in the polls has Democratic officials reconsidering his chances

"...people should take him very seriously."
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Psychiatrist Robert Jay Lifton on duty to warn: Trump’s “relation to reality” is dangerous...

Robert Jay Lifton discusses what is now happening between the U.S. and North Korea, and Iran, and President Trump’s closest aides expressing concern that Trump is unraveling.

The Saudi purge shaking the Middle East

The seeming power grab consolidates all the major security forces and the military in the hands of the current King Salman and his son, the 32 year old Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman.

IT Employee Arrested For Allegedly Leaking Panama Papers

As police continue to investigate whether the suspect in custody is John Doe, his accomplice, or just a patsy, the Panama Papers have already contributed to the resignations of the prime minister of Iceland and the president of the Chilean chapter of Transparency International.

New study confirms findings of faster global warming, despite what the GOP claims

After publishing their results in 2015, the NOAA became under attack from GOP members of the House. Now their findings are being validated.

Bernie’s right: Three billionaires really do have more wealth than half of America

And in addition to the 3 billionaires Bernie mentioned, we should also be worried about the expanding fortunes of multi-generational wealth dynasties.

A good news storyline: Trump repudiated, Biden steady but insufficient. Enter systemic reformers.

Biden is no FDR. To expect systemic reform from Biden is naive but to envision him as a stepping stone is good progressive strategy.

An arrogant entrance, a sad exit

With a new Congress and White House committed to wealth’s concentration, we’ll sorely miss the scholar who dedicated his life to documenting wealth’s maldistribution.