Saturday, November 14, 2026

Reality, not foes, undermines Trump’s legitimacy

Trump’s opening gambit focuses public attention not on real policy or legislation (still a great void) but whether this chief executive is simply an impulsive, erratic narcissist – or much worse, so unstable he could dislodge current, fragile power balances, here and abroad.

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.

Democrats vow to oppose Betsy DeVos as education secretary

DeVos is being highly criticized for her lack of experience and her advocacy aimed at privatizing the public education system.

Five groups of Americans who’ll get shafted under Trump’s hiring freeze

This freeze is a bad idea, but there will be more where this came from.

Ebell: Purge necessary at EPA to rid ‘scientists who believe the global warming alarmist...

Ebell believes the EPA has been staffed with scientists who “believe the global-warming alarmist agenda.”

Searching for peace in a troubled world

It sounds like a platitude, but it’s the simple and urgent truth: we must learn to live peacefully together.

Donald Trump’s $100-million men

For us, another day, another dollar. For them, another day, another fortune.

From faith to action: Fossil fuel divestment more vital than ever

Insuring a rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels towards clean energy must remain a global priority.

It’s not just the clown, it’s the rest of the parade

The leader is just the clown at the head of a parade that has gotten a lot longer and its mood a lot uglier.

A special loophole for Trump’s millionaire cabinet

Trump's millionaire cabinet nominees could avoid paying taxes on millions of dollars worth of stock.