Thursday, July 9, 2026

And so it begins: Normalizing the election

The media must not excuse the racism, misogyny, nativism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia because we think Trump voters have legitimate gripes.

It’s time to change more than Trump

We have real work to do.

Federal Judge rules against Trump’s attempt to expand presidential power: Reinstates fired labor board...

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell’s ruling is expected to become a landmark case in the fight over presidential authority, as it pushes back on Trump’s efforts to expand his ability to fire federal officials at will.

Finally: A way out of this mess!!

“In conclusion, yes there are more needed changes in our current system. I think, for the time being, these four ideas can bear the fruit we all envision.”

The real money behind the politicians who voted to overturn the election

These Republican politicians would go on to use the “Big Lie” of alleged voter fraud as an excuse to overturn a valid, democratic election that didn’t go their way.

How Putin Started Winning Big in Syria and Got Europe to Embrace Him

This strategy has been working for Putin. He appears to have rearmed and retrained the Syrian Arab Army, which has new esprit de corps and is making significant headway for the first time in years.

Infighting, legal questions slow ALEC push for second constitutional convention

Documents reveal a new legal analysis that casts serious doubt on claims that ALEC is within striking distance of calling a convention to propose amendments to the Constitution.

Bernie Sanders proposal for $2 trillion coronavirus emergency plan includes $2,000 direct monthly payments...

"We must guarantee that everyone who needs care can get it for free, ensure that all workers continue to receive paychecks so they can make ends meet, and stop giant corporations and Wall Street from profiting off the outbreak."

Germany deserves a big share of the blame for the disaster in Ukraine

Berlin should step up and end the war in Ukraine.

Contradictions negate Lady Liberty’s message

Today’s anti-immigration anger is revoking the generous promises we identify with Lady Liberty.