Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Companies can either make things or make CEOs rich

Making breakthroughs for consumers is hard, companies have found. But making fortunes for CEOs is easy.

Obama from the rearview mirror

The resistance to Trump needs to be combined with a call for a new direction that embraces bold reforms.

Angst in the church of America the redeemer

David Brooks on making America great again.

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks—and the US military knows it

The geopolitical consequences and political price will be his to bear, but could affect us all.

Demobilizing America

A nation made by war and a citizenry unmade by it.
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How to stop Trump from stealing the election

Congress has decided contested elections only three times in U.S. history, in 1801, 1825, and 1877. Could it happen in 2020?
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VIDEO: 6 Times U.S. Government Excluded Millions Based on Race or Religion

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other bigots on the far right are nothing new in American history.

On the precipice

Worlds end. Every day. We all die sooner or later. When you get to my age, it’s a subject that can’t help but...

Tween boys and the fate of the world?

Seriously, humankind, what are we going to do?

Progressive coalition pressures Senate Democrats demanding their opposition to Brett Kavanaugh

"Democratic senators should be united in opposition to Kavanaugh, instead of letting Republican senators ram through the confirmation of a nominee who was selected to protect the president from prosecution."