Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Massive, relentless attacks on the U.S. media; a precursor to a totalitarian state?

The big question then is; what kind of a president with what kind of characteristics would be needed to take this country in that dangerous direction?

How many people will die for each rich American’s Trumpcare tax cut?

Trump and the other Republicans who support this bill share something in common: their personal tastes may be expensive but, for them, the lives of most Americans are insignificant and cheap.

In France, ‘us and them’ amid elections

Many residents of France are in fact wondering how the country reached its current stage, with an extreme-right candidate again making it to the second round of French presidential elections.

America’s health is in the hands of GOP frat boys

Trump and his Republican allies don’t care about health care. They’re just out to look busy and cut taxes for the rich.

Portland, Ore., becomes first major U.S. city to end all new investment in corporations

To avoid doing business with socially irresponsible corporations, the city is willing to lose investment income – about $4.5 million a year.

An umbrella narrative – and party – for the progressive resistance

Together, the umbrella narrative and party will form a potent political weapon, much like the deadliest poison-tipped or bullet-firing umbrella ever devised for a spy flick.

Trump kleptocracy

Since our “leaders” seem incapable, we will need to lead ourselves, it appears. This is our democracy and we want it back.

Convicted for protesting Jeff Sessions is no laughing matter

Unless we rise up and demand our first amendment right to dissent, then the joke will be on the American people.

In its defense against fraud suit from Bernie supporters, the DNC just dug itself...

If the party wants to favor a candidate, that’s its own business, argues DNC lawyer.

Wisconsin Senate passes Koch-backed REINS bill that would benefit Koch, other polluters

There are concerns about the bill's ability to potentially “grind the regulatory process to a halt.”