Saturday, November 14, 2026

News flash: Billionaires don’t like socialism

If media are to perform their role as the fourth estate properly, they should really be scrutinizing power, not uncritically amplifying it.

Trump’s proposed F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia intensifies scrutiny over human rights, press freedom...

After a White House visit from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Trump’s pledge to sell F-35 fighter jets with no conditions, Rep. Ilhan Omar and human rights advocates warn that the deal rewards a repressive monarchy and sidelines accountability for Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.

Ro Khanna unveils bill to ban US gas exports as big oil rakes in...

The California Democrat's bill would temporarily bar U.S. gas exports when prices at the pump are high—like they are right now.

Fed up with toxic snake pits? Find solace and timeless vistas from geology, cosmology...

It ain’t over ‘til it's over, and the better angels of our nature are most readily accessible through great literature and art, great science, and expert history that dispels truthiness and lies.

Perhaps you’ve heard …

The Office of Special Counsel says Kellyanne Conway broke the law by disparaging Democratic candidates for president, both while appearing on T.V. in her official capacity as an adviser to the president and on her Twitter feed.

The most unpopular presidential election winner ever could win again in 2020

Americans may again see something that, statistically speaking, has never been seen before.

The public’s viewpoint: Regulations are protections

When you hear Regulations are Protections for the Public, think of the details and the consequences. Go beyond the words. Act positively.

Trump signs new executive order revising Muslim travel ban

“President Trump still seems to believe you can determine who’s a terrorist by knowing which country a man, woman or child is from.”

Biden wants to crack down on bank mergers – here’s why that could help...

With a fresh approach, I believe that policymakers can ensure that bank mergers support, rather than impede, the emerging economic recovery.

Yes, we have home-grown fascists

Do all Americans, queer or not, face an existential threat?