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.
Bernie Sanders pledges to end prosecution of whistleblowers
Progressives hail Sanders’ pledge to end the use of this out-dated act.
Meet Swampzilla: Indispensable’s duopoly-killing ‘monster’ meme
When voters enter the polls in 2018 and 2020, they need to be thinking of Swampzilla.
Trump’s most damning legacy
By saying and doing whatever he believes it takes for him to come out on top, Donald Trump has abused the trust we place in a president to preserve and protect the nation’s capacity for self-government.
Corporate media don’t think Americans paid to invade Venezuela count as mercenaries
In recent reports regarding the Bay of Pigs–style invasion, the term “mercenary” was accompanied by scare quotes, as if these men could only be seen that way from the perspective of an Official U.S. Enemy.
How Obama took foreign policy forward – and back
When it came to race, climate, or diplomacy, Obama was like a visitor from the future. On trade and intervention, however, he was often stuck in the past.
Bessemer and the power shift
Next week, Amazon faces a union vote at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.
Ghost Dance: Five Facts about Our Vanished Nations
In his column, Thomas Magstadt lists a few facts about U.S. history from a new book about Indigenous people of the nation written from the perspective of non-Indigenous people. It's time we as a nation recognize our past wrongs so we can finally heal.
To Stop Climate Change, Don’t Just Cut Carbon. Redistribute Wealth.
Climate disruption is inextricably linked to economic inequality. Serious climate solutions must be, too.
Democrats’ rejection of fossil fuel money marks shift from previous presidential races
The oil and gas industry has always favored Republican candidates over their Democratic opponents. Now, Democrats are pledging to break away from...








