Saturday, July 11, 2026

Libya’s incoming strongman Haftar will send the oil out to Europe – and keep its...

The West and the Gulf Arabs have condemned Libya to the strongman.

Tax cuts for the rich, paid for with your health care

The plan to raid our health care is buried in the GOP tax scheme and budget process.

Members of Congress scoring personal loans from political supporters

Repayment terms often undisclosed, transactions together worth millions.

Anatomy of an ambush: Unanswered questions in Niger

There have been contrary claims by both soldiers and higher authorities in Niger regarding the attack that left 4 U.S. soldiers dead.

How progressives can still make change in the age of Trump

Only by building such a powerful and unified vision can progressives continue to push their agenda in the era of Trump and conservative dominance in Washington.

Our ‘trillion-dollar seven’: Can we summon the courage to tax them?

Our political leaders have been aware of the stepped-up basis loophole for decades, yet have done nothing.

Koch-connected dark money funds much more than climate denial

It's time to unravel the network of science deniers who claim the mantle of science and expose them for what they are.

Capitol Hill staff prevent journalists from reporting on health care protesters

In at least one case, a journalist says he was forced to delete a video he had recorded.

What happens when bad guys win—without direct counter-punches except defiance and litigation? 

If we don’t learn from failure, do we then not forfeit the “sapiens” (wisdom, intelligence) that in the end allegedly sets our species apart?

Donald Trump, arsonist in chief

Someday, Donald J. Trump will undoubtedly be remembered as the president from—yes, it’s an all too appropriate and accurate word—hell.