Politics

Stumpf’s actions were not merely “unethical” — they were criminal. And in the current system, he’ll not only get away with it, he'll profit more than handsomely.

As Vajiralongkorn transforms the nominal powers granted by the constitution into real powers to be exercised at his own discretion a restoration of a hybrid form of monarchical rule is now underway in the Land of Smiles.

The Secure 2100 Act would protect and expand Social Security benefits to ensure no one retires in poverty.

Here are seven important lessons from the November 7 results that a lot of Democrats seem to have missed.

About government I doubt Trump knows what he doesn’t know or even what he believes in, if anything. If it becomes clear that Trump doesn’t know what he doesn’t know, how will undecideds begin to imagine his presidency? That double negative leaves Trumpism high and dry. The Trump circus could well achieve what few observers thought possible: make Hillary Clinton appear more trustworthy, if not presidential. Trump craziness, augmented by serial campaign malpractice, has managed to spotlight a suspect, compromised Democrat as more acceptable than she deserves On such matters elections are decided.

The effectiveness of this approach has previously been tested and has shown poor results.

America’s true story shouldn’t end with Trump’s authoritarianism and nativism.

Trump and the other Republicans who support this bill share something in common: their personal tastes may be expensive but, for them, the lives of most Americans are insignificant and cheap.

Ten tips for when everyone says your favorite comedian has “gone too far.”

Though the study was exclusive to Iowa, it could have far-reaching effects on the entire U.S.