Looming fascism and the question of hope
Let’s make the most of it, no matter how much hope we have. What we need most of all is not optimism, but determination.
With ‘extraordinary’ and ‘remarkable’ request, Bar Association calls on GOP to delay vote, order...
"The basic principles that underscore the Senate’s constitutional duty of advice and consent on federal judicial nominees require nothing less than a careful examination of the accusations and facts by the FBI."
Same as the old boss? President Biden, revolving doors and foreign policy continuity
In the area of foreign policy the new boss in Washington doesn’t look much different from any of the old ones.
Today’s bankrupt presidency is not merely economic but moral, cultural and environmental in scope
Does not wrecking hard-won, global leadership (evident with Iran) constitute a seventh, eighth, tenth and fiftieth Trump bankruptcy?
Why won’t Newsom tax billionaires?
Not only are Californians struggling to make ends meet, they also have to contend with a governor who cares more about billionaires and his own presidential aspirations.
Trusting the ‘five eyes’ only
To get some appreciation for Washington’s isolation in international affairs, just consider the wider world’s reaction to the administration’s stance on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Moderate Democrats: Splitting the party in two
This is the most important midterm election in American history. If the Democratic Party leadership splits the party and the Republicans win, Democrats will go the way of the Whig and the Tory.
‘Killers having lunch’: The real life Wolves of Wall Street
Thousands of people believe they have been ripped off by companies and websites offering binary options trading – a scheme sold as an investment opportunity that in reality is a gamble or straight-up scam.
‘Democracy for sale’: Cambridge Analytica & big tech’s history of manipulating elections
“So was Facebook responsible for Donald Trump getting elected? I think the answer is yes.”
Trump’s 40 biggest broken promises
He’s made his rich friends richer, increased the political power of big corporations and the wealthy, and harmed working Americans.