‘Tis the nightmare before chaos
When rational essays struggle to capture all the madness, what other choice for writers but satiric sadness?
These 8 men are richer than half the world’s population
The gap between the super-rich and the poor is greater than even a year ago.
Building the institutions for revolt
No movement will survive unless it is built on the foundation of deep community relationships. Organizers must learn to listen, even to those who do not agree with them.
On John Lewis: Unsolicited advice for Donald Trump
This isn't about being politically correct – this is about being Presidential.
How American life continued to deteriorate in 2016
We're living in an era of suicide in America, in parallel with our era of inequality.
France passes controversial bill making cameras mandatory in all slaughterhouses
The French national assembly voted on Friday to monitor slaughterhouse practices and worker behavior to prevent animal cruelty as well as hygiene and safety violations.
Much Ado About Nothing: The ODNI report on Russian “hacking” is short on proof
It’s respected voices like these that are missing from the current debate about Russia.
A party of control-obsessed politicians take charge – dark times ahead for America
The good news is that there will be Congressional elections in 2018, then national elections in 2020.
Trump’s attack on civil rights hero John Lewis over MLK day weekend
The congressman does not plan on attending Trump’s inauguration, along with a handful of Democrats who are boycotting the event.
Six reasons why Trump’s wall is even dumber than most of his other ideas
Trump lives in a fact-free universe designed merely to enhance his power and fuel his demagoguery. But you don’t have to, and nor does anyone else.