Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tipping Point?

“Social contracts defining political relationships such as democracy are based on trust that the foundational definitions will hold over time and circumstances and for all members equally.”

Could voter guides help break through the partisan noise in the midterm elections?

An interview with Paul Loeb, an adviser to guides.vote, which is leading the charge on getting voter guides developed in 30 states.

New Jersey becomes 13th state to legalize marijuana

The three bills were in response to more than two-thirds voter support of a ballot question regarding marijuana legalization.

Kids suing Trump hope the courts step up on climate change

Congress and the White House aren't going to address the climate crisis anytime soon. Will judges?

‘Not what resistance to Trump looks like’: Bernie Sanders rips Senate for passing $738...

"Rep. Ro Khanna is right—this is not what resistance to Donald Trump looks like."

Rush, Roger, Rupert, and the Donald may ride forever

Have the Four Horsemen of our media apocalypse—Rush Limbaugh, Roger Ailes, Rupert Murdoch, and Donald Trump—ridden roughshod over us this past half-century?

Texas GOP’s disturbing ties to antisemitism: A symptom of a deeper malaise

Is the development in the Texas GOP a stark warning that the battle against hate is far from over?
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From crime bill to Iraq War vote, Biden’s legislative history under scrutiny as he...

Biden is also known for close ties to the financial industry and voting to authorize the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

A ‘down’ year for our deepest pockets?

Billionaire fortunes have shriveled a bit over the past year. Billionaire power hasn’t.

Johnson does Downing Street: Booze, lies and playacting

Johnson is part of a privileged cozy class (Eton to Oxbridge to Whitehall) that feels themselves exempt from moral duties, social obligations and legal restrictions.