Saturday, May 4, 2024

‘There is no middle ground:’ Bernie Sanders says Democrats must not compromise on key...

"In my view, we will not defeat Donald Trump unless we bring excitement and energy into the campaign, and unless we give millions of working people and young people a reason to vote, and a reason to believe that politics is relevant to their lives."

The death of the republic

The relationship between the state and the citizen who is watched constantly is one of master and slave.

What the Republican Assault on James Comey Reveals About Today’s GOP

Republican leaders, to their disgrace, have encouraged those corrosive attitudes for many years and continue to do so.
video

Chris Hedges and Wallace Shawn on politics, playwriting and power

The two discuss experiences working in other countries and how those experiences led them, as Hedges puts it, to “grapple with the reality of empire.”

French Paradox: Terror Attacks Continue as ISIS Loses Ground

If the Republicans actually want to hinder terrorists, they might consider confirming a new treasury undersecretary and tightening up legislation.

Biden—the grinder president—gets whacked for not enough drama, charisma, or entertainment

One need not like Biden to appreciate that more self-absorbed Entertainers-in-chief represent a future of dangerously inept, indeed immoral chief executives.

How can South Korea help prevent U.S. attack on North Korea?

South Korea can take the lead in establishing better relations with North Korea.

Now five men own almost as much wealth as half the world’s population

American billionaires all made their money because of the research and innovation and infrastructure that make up the foundation of our modern technologies.
video

Robert Mueller testimony disappoints democrats who bet on special counsel to help sink trump

Special counsel Robert Mueller gave his much-anticipated testimony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, where he spoke for the first time about his investigation...

From pseudo-democracy to real participation

True democracy is an expression of the brotherhood of man.