Suicide watch on Planet Earth
Even for an old man like me, it’s a terrifying thing to watch humanity make a decision, however inchoate, to essentially commit suicide.
How wealthy is America
We have a lot of wealth per capita. Why can't we share it?
Dear Mr. Holder: Here’s Why Edward Snowden Can’t Get a Fair Trial in Your...
Not only did the US torture Manning, US officials have on many occasions practiced arbitrary arrest and imprisonment and torture.
Eliminate the Second Amendment and Keep Your Guns
“I believe in regulating those things that prove they harm others. No one should be free to harm others—that is not freedom, it is unwarranted arrogated license.”
Congresswoman Who Used To Receive Welfare Wants To Drug Test Rich People Who Get...
"I would love to see some hedge fund manager on Wall Street who might be sniffing a little cocaine here and there to stay awake realize that he can't get his $150,000 worth of deductions unless he submits to a drug test."
America’s suicide epidemic
On a problem that literally has life-and-death significance for a pivotal portion of his base, Trump has been AWOL.
Deterrents to Terror that Very Rich People Can’t Comprehend
Polls show that Americans are more afraid of a terrorist attack than at any other time since 9/11, even though the rate of violent crime has been consistently dropping since 1993.
The Supreme Court’s EPA decision could hamper regulator’s ability to protect the public
The agency will still be allowed to regulate many forms of air pollution, but would need explicit direction from Congress on how to tackle some of the worst aspects of climate change and other pressing issues.
Contradictions negate Lady Liberty’s message
Today’s anti-immigration anger is revoking the generous promises we identify with Lady Liberty.
Congress just passed $858 billion military budget, but GOP is blocking $12 billion to...
"This isn't using our taxpayer dollars wisely," said one analyst. "It's robbing programs that we need."