Wednesday, April 29, 2026

In fiery floor speech, Sanders condemns Manchin’s ‘dirty side deal’

Sanders said that the deal presents a "fundamental choice" between prioritizing the "short-term profits" of the fossil fuel industry and securing a livable planet for future generations.

The Trump Supreme Court is nothing new

Donald Trump’s three appointments to the court—Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett—cemented in place a rightward shift in its center of gravity that had begun decades earlier.

As extremist Trumplicans sabotage the midterm, party suicide looms, and more scandals on tap

Short and long term, why are MAGA Republicans not damned if they do dump Trump and damned if they don’t.

‘Corrupt as hell’: Demands for Clarence Thomas to resign follow new details of wife’s...

"Reminder that Clarence Thomas heard election cases while his wife conspired to overthrow democracy."

Judgment over time guaranteed: Truth will out, grinding indefensible right-wing lies to smithereens 

Yes, I anticipate criminal Trump indictments, but I am even more certain there will be comprehensive indictments by scores of historians.

Steps left for electing Progressives and defeating Republicans in the midterms

Stopping unhinged Republicans will require that often-deplorable Democrats defeat them.

The UN proved its usefulness in crafting Ukraine grain deal

The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.

Living in a sci-fi world

What we’re watching is a tragedy of an unparalleled sort in the making for our children and grandchildren, which leaves me sad beyond words.

Joe Biden could have gone a lot further on student loans

The president’s loan forgiveness plan is narrow and paltry—and his administration’s preparation to fend off outraged criticism from both sides of the aisle speaks volumes.

How Republicans could steal the next presidential election

Your vote is important, and not just in federal elections. The future of our democracy is not guaranteed.