Thursday, July 9, 2026

From a concert in Las Vegas to a funeral in Yemen, we must stop...

Just as we are trying to get Congress to take action on gun control, so we must demand that Congress act to stop the US support for mass murder in Yemen.  

Biden moves to block student debt victory

The president created draconian bankruptcy laws — now his administration appears to be trying to overturn a ruling that helps those bankrupted by student loans.

First 100 days: Trump and the degradation of the presidency

The first 100 days is an artificial landmark for presidents. But it does offer an opportunity to pause and assess their accomplishments.

Wash. Post didn’t disclose that writer who penned positive piece about Trump’s Saudi trip...

Why does the Post embarrass itself by publishing lobbyist Ed Rogers?

A shock to Texas politics as Democrats capture a long-held GOP senate seat

Labor leader Taylor Rehmet’s upset victory in a Trump-carried Texas district sends shockwaves through Texas politics.

Beyond Harvey and Irma

Militarizing Homeland Security in the climate-change era.

Manifesting the Worst Old Norms

“Leave Trump to his own devices. Let his poor values wither on his patriarchal bully vine.”
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“Systemwide failure”: Gun control advocates demand new regulations after Michigan school shooting

“This was an absolutely preventable act of violence.”

Latin America’s new new left

The recent election in Colombia has produced new hope for the country--and for the whole region.

‘Manchin must wake up’ or face up: Progressives demand floor debate on pro-democracy bill

“79% of West Virginia voters support the For the People Act,” said Common Cause. “Why doesn’t Sen. Joe Manchin?”