Friday, October 30, 2026

Let’s think about how to build a more peaceful world

A first step is strengthening global institutions promoting the rule of law.

Biden faces backlash over ‘shameful’ capitulation to GOP governors as they end unemployment lifelines

"Cutting off adequate supports to these workers to try to force them to take whatever job might be available is cruel."

Trump lied about immigrant crime and terror attack on Sweden that never Happened

Trump is deeply influenced by Bannon’s insane conspiracy theories.

House analysis confirms corporations use ‘cover of inflation to raise prices excessively’

"It is unacceptable that certain companies and industries are engaged in extreme price hikes under the cover of inflation," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi.

GOP pushes for even larger Pentagon budget amid ‘unconscionable’ profiteering

"Free advice for the speaker of the House: if you want to cut spending so bad, start and end with the Pentagon budget," said one watchdog group.

Blue wave of money propels 2018 election to record-breaking $5.2 billion in spending

The high levels of partial disclosure suggest that dark money is not disappearing.

The feuding kleptocrats

The kleptocrats, in the end, have only one real enemy: us.

Tell the Truth about Bernie’s Health Care Stand

During the 1993 quest for a health care plan, Secretary Clinton sent Sanders an autographed picture of the two of them, wishing him the best and thanking the senator “for your commitment to real health care access for all Americans.”

Imports of Genetically Engineered Salmon Blocked Until Labeling Requirements Are Established

The FDA approved the salmon in October without any mandatory labeling. In approving the AquaBounty transgenic salmon, the FDA ignored millions of Americans and more than 40 members of Congress who have expressed vocal opposition.
An oil refinery at Anacortes, Washington. Photo: Walter Siegmund / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Oil shortages escalate from wars in Iran and Ukraine, with few signs of relief

Cooking gas and diesel fuel are among the oil products whose supply levels have been affected already. Here’s why to expect long-term shortages.