Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Two Iraqi peace activists confront a Trumpian world

As the Trump administration weighs war, Iraqis prepare a carnival for peace.

Biden should stop payment on US funds to Sisi’s Egypt

They should put a “stop payment” on the U.S. taxpayer-funded check that has enabled Sisi to operate with impunity.

To impeach or not – is that the question?

The tragic miss to chronic crimes: refusing to learn from error.

State Dept. science envoy resigns with hidden message in letter: ‘IMPEACH’

Kammen's resignation is just the latest in a string of resignations following President Trump's comments on the events in Charlottesville.

Battered Americans honor-bound to provoke odious Trumpism– exposing the full horror of “Off with...

The Savvy Congress Six deliciously hit a potent bullseye without ever having to specify the perfect target.
The US Senate chamber. Photo: United States Senate, public domain

This 80-year-old senator isn’t backing off his support for trans rights

Some Democrats have retreated from their party’s once-broad support for transgender rights. Not Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey. “The demonization of the trans community requires political leaders to stand up and to protect them against the unconscionable attacks,” Markey told The 19th ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary, where he faces a challenge from U.S.

GOP megadonor receives Medal of Freedom after donating $500k to Trump aides’ legal expenses

The decision “perfectly captures the crassly transactional nature of Donald Trump and his presidency.”

How Tammy Baldwin, target of $14 million in outside spending, sent the Koch brothers...

Her campaign made few stumbles, concentrated on the concerns of working families, defined the candidate and her opponent early, and spoke to voters in rural and urban Wisconsin, providing a blueprint for 2020 candidates.

Is Bernie Sanders Promising ‘Free Stuff’ To Buy Votes?

Conservatives claim that Sanders is trying to “buy votes” when he tells people they can have “free stuff” like free college tuition. But in a democracy, what does this mean?

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