Trump and the art of the no deal
Touting his “extraordinary” ability to negotiate, but so far, Trump has shown he can’t make a deal.
Corporate media myths about the chaos on Capitol Hill
The phraseology about “the two big” or “biggest" spending bills is a common media refrain. And it’s a myth.
Big midterm victories that give me hope for the future
Friends, regardless of the overall outcome of the midterms, have no doubt: progressives are the future.
Scientists removed from EPA board
Pruitt has been criticized by many for his ties with the energy industry, which leaves many environmentalists worried about his neutrality in making decisions for the EPA.
Review of “The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel’s Public Relations War in the...
How rational we humans really are, well, that’s an open question. But nowhere is such faith in education, dialogue, and people more needed than Israel/Palestine.
Ukrainians took to the streets to avert a nuclear disaster. Will Americans do the...
The near disaster at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant shows why activists fought for decades to end these risks — and why mass action is needed once again.
What We Talk About When We Don’t Want to Talk About Nuclear War
The one, in a vain effort to conceal his own ignorance, offers rambling nonsense. The other, accustomed to making her own rules, simply changes the subject.
Trump’s Twitter bombs
If a president is going to pick a mess of foreign fights, wouldn't it be better not to pick them with allies?
Senate silences Elizabeth Warren for quoting MLK’s widow
Still, Elizabeth Warren will not be silenced.
Senators call for Trump’s education secretary nominee to pay $5.3M in fines
DeVos has neither responded to their letter, nor announced any plans to ensure payment of the delinquent fines.