Friday, July 17, 2026

Violence Begets….

“If only enough of our countries' public will demand holding those war criminals accountable, and keep at it... then we will send the rest of the world a sincere message.”

Democrats urged to fight for bigger relief checks as lame-duck Trump privately backs payments...

"Trump is privately demanding $2,000 stimulus checks. McConnell is quietly fretting over Georgia. Democrats control the leverage, they should demand larger stimulus in the package being negotiated."

Exasperated by Netanyahu, France Prepares to Recognize Palestinian State

The French parliament urged recognition of Palestine in a vote in 2014. Sweden has recognized Palestine and a number of other European countries have raised the Palestinian mission in their capitals to the rank of full embassy.

Trump’s “deep state” is Trump’s corrupt state

Trump has been ramping up his “Deep State” rhetoric again. He’s back to blaming a cabal of bureaucrats, FBI and CIA agents,...

Homer nails uncivilized, all-devouring MAGA Trump brutality – and strategic aikido to return fire

As Polyphemus falls to the aikido of seeming weaklings, Trump underestimates top experts, battling Democrats, anti-oligarchy citizens and committed activists promoting prosperity for the many, even (yikes!) sharing the wealth.

It’s time for progressives to raise their game

The progressive populist insurgency in the Democratic Party has tasted frequent victories this primary season: for our struggle has only begun.

Trump’s first test on taxes

Making America great doesn’t mean giving booster rockets to multi-generational dynasties of wealth. We need one tax system that’s fair to everyone.

Signs of revolution in a not-yet-great America

Since the president sees himself foremost as a negotiator, perhaps it’s time for a negotiated revolution. Not to break us apart, but to bring us together.

Brexit blows up: Boris Johnson’s resignation is very bad news for Theresa May –...

With less than one year before Britan is scheduled to leave the European Union, two top Brexiters exit office.

What Trump means by the ‘deep state’

Sure, federal agencies have acted illegally – when the president tells them to. Trump's war on the "Deep State" is entirely about impunity for himself.