How we got Donald Trump
Our president is a product and beneficiary of several decades worth of vainglory, cynicism, epic folly, political cowardice, missed opportunities, and a public not given to paying attention.
The next big fight
Hands off Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security — expand and improve these programs — don’t cut them.
Senate rejects a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks
The vote played out much like 2015 "signaling that neither Republicans or Democrats are ready to change their minds on the issue."
The fix is (always) in
When will the majority of us, the good and decent and truly patriotic folks, be the role models for the others among us who still believe in this fairy tale?
The useful idiocy of Donald Trump
The inability of the political establishment and the press to moderate or reform Trump’s egregious behavior is rooted in their loss of credibility.
Trump to give surplus military gear to law enforcement to keep children safe
There have been 11 school shootings this year alone. And Trump's response is to equip law enforcement with more guns.
Trump’s America: Open to global capital, not people
America didn’t become great by global capital seeking higher returns, but by people from all over world seeking better lives.
RNC finance chair Steve Wynn resigns amid sexual assault accusations
As CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn allegedly established a pattern of sexual abuse toward his employees over several decades.
Koch brothers pledge to spend $400 million on midterm elections
The annual winter donor conference the Koch brothers recently held was the biggest they have ever had with 550 attendees.
Coming soon to an election precinct near you: The Revenge of the American Voter
The future of America hangs in the balance.