It’s the smashed GOP, stupid! Can’t win with Trump, can’t win without him
Are addled Republicans more at war with America, laws, elections and the Constitution—or with each other?
Chris Hedges criticizes mainstream media’s ‘cheerleading’ for Syria strike
“The corporate media has presented precisely the narrative and the images that the deep state wants.”
The heart (or graphite) of greed
Yes, his inflated ego is undoubtedly part of the reason, but an urge for geopolitical dominance also drives Trump’s ambitions.
Summer of discontent: Iraq explodes in protest
Few countries have suffered as much in recent years and Iraqis of all faiths and ethnicities deserve not just freedom from the horrific violence that has become far too normal there.
Five reasons moderate democrats should oppose Neil Gorsuch
Opposing Gorsuch is the right political move. More importantly, it’s the right thing to do.
Rob Malley for Iran envoy: A test case for Biden’s commitment to diplomacy
Biden’s response to the far-right uproar against Malley will be a test of his fortitude in standing up to the hawks and charting a new course for U.S. policy in the Middle East.
Trumpism didn’t just lose – progressives won
It wasn’t just Democrats who won this election, but progressives who didn’t shirk the label.
California legislature introduces bill for cops to hold bachelor’s degrees to join police force
"This could be the beginning of changing the entire way that policing is done on the front end. Then we can let the bad cops retire on the back end.”
This Article Is Not About Donald Trump
The menu of the news, as presently defined, lowers your chance of understanding the world.
Trump’s Epstein problem proves ‘Pedocon Theory’ is real and needs to be mainstreamed
“Pedocon Theory” is real and it’s time Democrats not only acknowledge that, but start using it to win elections.