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.
Michigan Attorney General Sues Companies Involved in Flint Water Crisis
Shuette’s lawsuit alleges that LAN, Veolia, and their affiliated corporations must be held responsible for “their roles in the events known as the Flint Water Crisis."
‘Treasonous’ Patriots? Defunct exceptionalism? Inverse MAGA? The right smash-mouths its own perfidy
A cult of empty-headed, arm-waving stunts, as with the "rigged" election, is in the end no more than absurdist tomfoolery.
Gun makers and sellers on list of ‘essential businesses’ amid coronavirus pandemic
"Gun retailers are not essential businesses and should not remain open during this pandemic."
Victory! Uzbekistan President Announces Ban on GMOs in Baby Food
Uzbekistan will also adopt measures to restrict the import and consumption of all products containing GMOs.
Whoa! It’s really crazy here in America!
Thoughts on returning from a short, eventful trip to the UK.
Trump must sell his D.C. hotel, federal officials tell Congressional Democrats
Giving it to his children isn’t good enough.
Congress Must Take Action to Block Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia
Congress has thirty days to block the sale of these weapons. It is a moral imperative that they do so.
Relentless diplomacy? An early assessment of the Biden foreign policy
Overall, Biden’s foreign policy has been a mixed bag so far, keeping many aspects of the previous administration's diplomacy while changing the tone in a more positive direction.
How to stop Republicans from tanking the economy over the debt ceiling
If Republicans are going to play this game, Mr. President, you need to play hard ball.