Friday, November 13, 2026

Triumph of the shills

It's beginning to seem like history is simultaneously repeating itself as both tragedy and farce.

A lower voting age isn’t just about politics

The least progressives can do is prioritize allowing the young a voice in deciding issues that vitally affect them. Teenagers deserve electoral power.

Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?

What occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.

Foiled Trump goes full Confederate, names Mar-a-Lago the MAGA Whiter than White House

'No cause is truly lost when the Confederate flag still waves, when statues of freedom-fighters stand on every village green, and good white Christian nationalists reign supreme.'

Building a better and fairer economy

Despite all the arguments in our own society against socialist systems, this sort of system could include the best parts of capitalist systems.

Republicans or Social Security? It’s an Easy Choice

"Saving Social Security for future generations is far more popular than any of them ever will be." So remember that this is the best financial decision and vote accordingly.
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Cecile Richards: Mike Pence is “orchestra master” of assault on women’s rights under Trump

The first year of President Trump’s administration may be the worst year for women of any administration in United States history.

Congressman announces retirement amid sex scandal

The Congressman suggested his mistress get an abortion despite his history of sponsoring legislation that would severely limit women's rights.

What looms beyond national ‘laughingstock’? Will mayhem, ridicule or mass tedium derail Trumpism?

Brace for a freakish experiment that tests the strength of our institutions, driven by a world class con artist candidate now hustling as ignorant, con-artist president.

Can we afford a fair global climate transition?

The cost of transformation is not cheap, but consider the alternatives.