The myth of “moderate rebels” in Syria
They aren't moderate, they aren't Syrian, and they aren't rebels.
How many of Trump’s nine cat lives remain? Could fear of losing explain his...
The problem is that the unfeeling Trumpian brew of chaos, cynicism, and suspicion sabotage what open, healthy democratic systems depend on.
Trump-Musk Social Security fraud hunt yields chaos, not criminals
An internal document reveals that the Trump administration’s crackdown on supposed fraud in Social Security phone claims has identified just two questionable cases out of more than 110,000—prompting bipartisan outrage and warnings of a politically motivated attack on the program.
Football is Trumpball lite
With President Trump, who needs a reality show about violence, domination, and sexism – not to mention brain damage?
Billionaires pour nearly $2 billion into US election, amplifying calls for wealth taxes and...
This surge in billionaire campaign spending has ignited calls for wealth taxes on the ultra-rich and stringent limits on campaign contributions to protect the voices of ordinary Americans.
No king but madness reigns
Today I'll survey several factors feeding this unfolding fiasco.
Iran’s 10-point plan is still a workable basis for negotiations
There is a simple way to avoid one of the most destructive elements in recent failed negotiations with Iran
Republican bill seeks to eliminate dual citizenship and force Americans to choose
A new proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno would require millions of Americans to renounce either their U.S. citizenship or their foreign citizenship within one year.
What Cuba can teach us about health care
Even Trump supporters agree we can learn something from the country’s universal, low-cost health care system. It’s that good.
Trump orders US nuclear weapons testing to resume for the first time in 33...
The president’s directive to restart nuclear weapons testing, announced just before his meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, has sparked alarm among arms control experts and lawmakers who warn it could trigger global escalation and radioactive fallout.









