Saturday, November 7, 2026

'How the FBI Created a Terrorist:' Agency Accused of Entrapping Mentally Ill Man in...

One journalist investigates the FBI’s use of informants in sting operations in an exposé called "How the FBI Created a Terrorist." Join Democracy Now discusses an elaborately orchestrated FBI sting that took place in 2012.

Making it easier to vote does not threaten election integrity

Simply put, tightening rules to prevent astronomically rare events of fraud is likely to cause far more harm than good.

If politics presumes to entertainment, why isn’t it more entertaining?

In any case, after the unruly 2016 campaign, the over-riding question for 2020 and beyond looms: will voters embrace the most qualified presidential candidate – or fall for a predictably hyped replay of bad theatrics?

Mick Mulvaney gives mix of Groundhog Day and flat out lies on MAGAnomics

Mulvaney has given us absolutely zero reason that Trump’s policies will lead to anything other than larger deficits, fewer people with health care, more dangerous workplaces, and a dirtier environment.

Estimated 5.2 million Americans with felony conviction barred from voting in 2020 election

The study concluded that "when we break these figures down by race and ethnicity, it is clear that disparities in the criminal justice system are linked to disparities in political representation."

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.

Update for Trump voters

All the things Trump said he would and wouldn't do, but hasn't followed through on.

Bernie Sanders: Secrecy surrounding GOP health care bill is ‘completely unacceptable’

Sanders continues to call for transparency and for Democrats to “do everything they can” to keep the bill from passing.

Trump wants $1.6 billion for the border wall. That covers just 74 miles.

All this for a boondoggle project most Americans continue to oppose.

Numbers to Know About the 2016 Presidential Race

New financial filings related to the 2016 election are filled with curiosities and surprises. Candidates and their allied groups have collectively spent more than $700 million so far competing in the 2016 White House race.