The terrorism of politicized religious zealots – where the ‘sacred’ end justifies ‘absolutist’ means
When absolutes wither, so would the politicized weaponization of “faith alone” that rejects compromise or demonizes dissenters as sinful.
Duty, honor, atrocity
George W. Bush receives a character award at West Point.
The Trump effect, one year later: Thousands of women running for office
After Trump’s victory over Clinton, women realized how much the country needs them in politics.
Waiting for the barbarians
There will be rebels. They will live in the shadows. The state will have little tolerance of them. They will be our hope.
A depleted military? No, it’s truth that’s depleted…
The real problem we face has nothing to do with military weakness or depletion or under-spending on national security.
Here are the 227 Representatives that just voted to give tax breaks to corporations...
“These are the 227 GOP House members who voted for the #GOPTaxScam...SHAME!”
On the same day Sen. Richard Burr dumped stock, so did his brother-in-law. Then...
The brother-in-law, a Trump appointee, sold between $97,000 and $280,000 worth of stock. Burr is under federal investigation over whether he traded on non-public information gathered through his work in the Senate.
This imperiled republic: A wannabe dictator, an anguished nation, and the fascist impulse
The election in November will quite possibly be the last chance to save the republic without another revolution.
Escalation watch
Four looming flashpoints facing President Trump
Progressives must fight with — and in — the Democratic Party
The last thing we need are fresh examples of powerful politicians opting for self-serving actions over democratic principles.