Sunday, May 19, 2024

What in the world is happening in and to America? Has it lost its...

What in the world is happening in and to America, that’s the question that we Americans must answer as our democracy, our republic, comes under intense political attack, and may well become a thing of the past, if the former president, Donald J. Trump, is reelected.

Five reasons moderate democrats should oppose Neil Gorsuch

Opposing Gorsuch is the right political move. More importantly, it’s the right thing to do.

Congressman under criminal investigation for campaign finance violations

“Rep. Hunter has shown a blatant disregard for the rules, spending tens of thousands of dollars from his campaign for his personal benefit.”
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Impeachment trial: The big picture

Here are the 10 big things you need to understand about the Senate trial and the historic moment our country is in right now.

Veterans return to Standing Rock to act as human shields against police

This is a clear sign that the fight between water protectors and law enforcement is far from over.

Story Not Over in EpiPen Scandal

Americans should be asking candidates for Congress whether they support government intervention against obscene drug prices. Until that happens, this disgraceful story will not be over.
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Will Trump roll back efforts to normalize relations between Havana & Washington?

Trump has vowed to withdraw from diplomatic relations if he believes his new demands go unmet in the future.

It’s time for progressives to raise their game

The progressive populist insurgency in the Democratic Party has tasted frequent victories this primary season: for our struggle has only begun.

James Baldwin and the meaning of whiteness

“There are days, this is one of them, when you wonder what your role is in this country and what your future is in it.”