America’s New Vietnam in the Middle East
And if anyone says the analogy between Vietnam and the current conflict is debatable, that’s just the point. Rather than a rush to yet more war, it’s time to have a real national debate on the subject.
Judge rejects DOJ bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
Justice Department appeals within hours; it has also asked Washington to set aside ballots from 400-plus voters and sued Alaska over its Senate race.
Just who got Trump’s farm bailouts?
Rich families cashed in on over half the bailout money set aside for farmers hurt by Trump’s trade policies.
Texas Republicans push Trump-backed map to entrench power and silence voters of color
A rare mid-decade gerrymander in Texas, championed by Donald Trump, sparks lawsuits, protests, and warnings of a nationwide redistricting arms race.
The President of peace makes war on the planet
Making war on everything in the age of Donald Trump.
California bill to establish nation’s second public bank applauded as ‘historic challenge to Wall...
"We can structure a bank that actually is accountable to the people and does what the people want it to do."
The war on democracy
"I don’t know what else to call it when a president is actively curtailing voting rights and doing his damnedest to de-legitimize the election..."
Killer drones in the empire state
The U.S. drone war is escalating in numerous countries.
Bernie leads nearly 140 lawmakers against Trump’s plan to cut nutrition aid to millions...
“The Trump plan to cut nutrition assistance to 3 million Americans is nothing short of obscene."
ICE quietly resumes vehicle stops after deadly shootings, with leaked email imposing new restrictions
"ERO law enforcement officers are authorized to conduct vehicle stops," the email said, adding that officers "must continue to coordinate with their immediate supervisors regarding any enforcement activities."