Portugal, Sanders, and discussing socialism in the Democratic party
Most Americans are not aware that in the last four years Portugal has buttressed its socialism programs, abandoned economic austerity, and improved its economy greatly. Sanders programs would do that as well.
Best kept secret: Bernie Sanders’ (unintentional) strategy
The Vermont senator has is a decades-long record of consistency in terms of his politics and a laser-like focus on policy.
Hundred of thousands of protesters take to Iran’s city streets to denounce Soleimani’s killing
The streets of Tehran and other cities across the country were flooded with protesters early Friday morning.
Trump and Machiavelli: Does morality matter?
"Consider what an unbelieving world will say if you continue to brush off Mr. Trump’s immoral words and behavior in the cause of political expediency."
A new year and a new Trump foreign policy blunder in Iraq
We hope that 2020 will be the year when the American public finally looks at the fateful choice between war and peace with 20/20 vision.
Exploring the mindset of a typical, hardcore Trump supporter: Part two
“All I can say is that there is some good news in this situation: at least, two-thirds of the American people have their heads on straight.”
How Citizens United got us Trump
Why the past 10 years were the anti-democracy decade.
Descent of a throwback blowhard, swiping at energy-smart wind turbines, toilets & light bulbs
There is no subject too trivial, no norm too unobtrusive, no threshold of decorum Trump won’t trash to make hay for his “culture war” presidency.
Kansas City, Missouri implements Zero Fare Transit; first major US city to do so
While other cities such as Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Denver have floated around the idea, Kansas City is now the first U.S. city to offer fare-free transit.
What’s the matter with America?
To impeach or not to impeach.