Syrian missile attack, an opportunity to challenge militarism
We must lift the fog of war before it gets too thick.
Will Trump give America’s science lead to China?
The world will not stand still while Trump walks the nation’s science and technology into mere clay.
Trump vetoes War Powers resolution that would end U.S. support for Saudi-led war in...
After both chambers of Congress voted in favor of the War Powers resolution, which would end United States' support of the Saudi-led...
Prospects for a republic beset with disunity 
A republic needs endless work/ Or insurgent forces go berserk.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 10
"How much perjury is too much perjury from a Supreme Court nominee?"
Presidential candidates should telegraph VP favorites
We only elect twosomes to the White House. Why not learn sooner, not later, what that combo would look like? Frankly, I don’t see much downside – and distinct benefits.
Senate confirms more members of Trump’s ‘legion of doom’
Sanders: “The nomination of Mr. Tillerson is one of the worst choices President Trump has made for his cabinet (and he’s made a lot of bad choices).”
Biden administration ends Trump-era rule, banning discrimination against transgender people in health care
“Everyone – including LGBTQ people - should be able to access health care, free from discrimination or interference, period.”
How ‘historic’ are we?
Truth to tell, the word historic does get tossed around rather loosely these days.
DNC facing insurgency from its progressive base
The nervousness among the party leadership these days is becoming palpable.