Top scientists from the National Academy of Sciences condemn the Trump administration’s ‘dismissal of...
“There is no point in being a scientist if you are unwilling to defend the technical work you do, especially when that work is mischaracterized by powerful members of the administration."
When Mueller closes in on Trump with irrefutable evidence, Trump will run, but he...
He will be trying to hide from the long arm of the law but that’s never going to work because, in the end, one cannot hide from the truth.
War and the imperial presidency
Congress offers a bipartisan blank check to Donald Trump.
Sword of Damocles: Reviewing the 2018 AUMF
This legislation, especially the AUMF of 2002, hasn’t just tarnished the country’s reputation internationally and cost trillions of taxpayer dollars, but has directly caused the deaths of thousands of American soldiers.
Patience and secrecy in the Kochs’ complex conspiracy
The Kochs have taken the long view with their ideological power grab.
After Lula, what’s next for Brazil?
The dream of more just and equal societies that the far from radical Lula represented for many seems further away than ever.
The 2018 midterms: A referendum on regime change
If the midterm elections do not lead to a change of course, the world’s oldest, richest, and most powerful republic will find itself teetering on the brink of regime change.
Democrats side with banks and approve Volcker Rule Regulation Harmonization Act
From lobbying disclosures, it shows that American Bankers Association have lobbied on the Volcker Rule in both the House and Senate this past year.
Can Trump fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller?
If Rosenstein refused, Trump could fire Rosenstein, and direct the next official in line to fire Mueller.
Maine Supreme Court upholds use of ranked-choice voting, will be used in midterm election
"Today's decision by the Maine Supreme Court confirms that the Maine people are sovereign and have the final say."