Saturday, November 7, 2026

The real reason Congress gets nothing done

So don’t believe the media narrative that Congress is trapped in hopeless gridlock and both sides are to blame.

Russia is from Mars, Ukraine is from Venus

Russia is acting like an abusive husband in this gendered conflict.

Progressives can’t depend on the Congressional Progressive Caucus

We can’t depend on the Congressional Progressive Caucus to provide the kind of leadership we need. It must come from the grassroots.

How we stand up to Putin and stop climate catastrophe

The best way to contain Russia, and build a sustainable future, is with a carbon dividend.

Will gun-shy Dems ever learn this core (if alarming) Trump lesson—relentless promotion serves up...

Democrats must treat voters as consumers who view politics (rightly) as “another marketable product.” A coherent party must deliver big, core, election-winning achievements—if only to avoid a mid-term bloodbath.

From France, an unexpected call for a ceiling on CEO pay

Our modern societies, top French politicos fear, just might ‘explode’ without one.

Russia and US uranium

Strengthening national security necessitates terminating all energy ties with Rosatom and Russia.

Two European elections show that rightwing populism is still a force

Le Pen’s first round win, her second in two elections, and Orban’s 4th in Hungary show that rightwing populism remains a potent force in European politics.

The universality of Ukraine

The West is focused on Russia's war in Ukraine. Here's why the rest of the world should care as well.

Sanders has ‘not ruled out’ 2024 White House run: Memo

A memo by a top aide to the independent senator from Vermont said that the 80-year-old could run again if President Joe Biden doesn't.