Friday, December 26, 2025

What other countries know: Fairer representation makes a stronger democracy

A democratic country – or community – ought to be self-governing in a way that allows every member a fair part in effective political discussion.

Insurgent extremists bet the farm, touting street terrorism, medical malpractice & law-breaking

Street violence offends the vast majority, and extremism doubles down the downside.

The UN crisis

This problem of rogue actors has long bedeviled the United Nations. But the rise of right-wing populists who insist on their sovereign right to do whatever they please poses an additional challenge to the international community.

Colorado Supreme Court Upholds State Power, Says Cities Can’t Impose Fracking Bans

The governor’s task force has failed to provide Coloradans with a way to protect their homes, families and futures from this dangerous, industrial activity.

The rich are different—richer than us and far greedier

There is a class war raging, one that’s being fought by the ruling class of billionaires and millionaires against the rest of us.

Throwing Public Education Under the Bus

Now the small-minded budget slashers won’t even pay for bus rides? It's time we invest fully in public education to get the future we want for our children.

Pent up Fury Beneath the Bernie and Donnie Phenomena

They are the reason the Bernie and Donnie phenomena are not just 2016 flare-ups — but in the words of Sanders' clarion call — "a political revolution."

Brother of Hillary Clinton’s Top Campaign Aide Lobbied for Fracked Gas Export Terminal Co-Owned...

In October 2012, Podesta Group began lobbying on behalf of the proposed ExxonMobil-Qatar Petroleum Golden Pass LNG facility in Sabine Pass, Texas, according to lobbying disclosure forms. The forms indicate that Tony Podesta himself, not just his staff, lobbied on behalf of the terminal beginning in quarter four of 2013.

Think Trump’s border vetting tactics won’t affect you? Think again.

What we’re left with, is an administration operating with the logic of a frat boy who’s just realized his one-night stand was, in fact, a life-changing event.

Enough hesitation, House: Impeach

"Trump's disregard of the law and all democratic principles cannot be ignored."