Monday, November 9, 2026

Core, indispensable ‘elites’ getting a bad rap—without expertise, it’s back to the caves

To counter decline in the works, we need a prominent, supported “elite” of artists and philosophers, hard scientists and social scientists, plus socially-minded business and political figures.

Life IS cheap these days, but GOP thuggery is getting damned expensive

For the dim and benighted (including the Donald), politics has become anything but a profitable grift road to riches.

Bernie Sanders speaks out: Criticizing Israeli policy is not antisemitism

Amid national debate over Gaza protests, Senator Bernie Sanders challenges the narrative equating criticism of Israel with antisemitism, drawing on his personal history and widespread American discontent.

Three Surprising Reasons Saudi Arabia May Be Getting Out of the Oil Business (Video)

In as little as fifteen to twenty years, petroleum may be illegal in some places; and will be in retreat everywhere.

The moral travesty of Trumpcare

So what do we do now? We fight.

A day without a woman: The women’s global strike and the growing movement against...

The women of the world and their male allies are judging Trump not on his words but on his deeds.

Time for Sharing and a Just Economic Model

There are alternatives to greed and division.

The Worst Place on Earth

Death and Life in the Lost Town of Leer

The real lesson of Ukraine-gate: Trump will do anything to win in 2020

Amid the impeachment furor, don’t lose sight of the renewed importance of protecting the integrity of the 2020 election.

A special loophole for Trump’s millionaire cabinet

Trump's millionaire cabinet nominees could avoid paying taxes on millions of dollars worth of stock.