The deathly tragedy of American exceptionalism
So who and what’s to blame for the worst avoidable loss of life in American history?
A plutocratic coup
We tend to believe that plots to overthrow the government are totally foreign to our national character. But we do do coups.
Bernie Sanders calls out NRA when asked if enough has been done to stop...
“Of course not!” Sanders said. “But it’s like every other issue. The American people are united overwhelmingly.”
Greg Palast investigates: The looming vote by mail crisis that could decide the 2020...
Are Americans playing Russian Roulette with their vote?
Canada becomes second country to legalize recreational marijuana at federal level
"This is a historic step forward for the movement to end marijuana prohibition."
Progressive Briefing for Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Americans explode after Trump's summit with Putin, Justice Department arrests Russia national with ties to Trump and the NRA, all the people convicted of treason in the US, and more.
Bernie Sanders calls for a new international left to fight Steve Bannon’s right-wing “Movement”
Supposed genius Steve Bannon thinks he can lure progressives into the nationalist right. Sanders says no thanks.
Trump issues pardons to former cronies and Kushner’s father
President Donald Trump issued another round of pardons, including Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, and his son-in-law’s father.
Independent impeachment & emoluments scrutiny essential—or Trump II looms
Until strict categories about impeachment or emoluments, let alone lying, are enacted, with strong penalties levied by independent commissions, the uncivilized barbarians among us will wreck havoc.
Coalition calls for justice telling Biden to pardon non-violent federal marijuana offenses
A coalition of business groups and criminal justice reform advocates are holding President Biden accountable in following through with his campaign promise...