The Coddling of the Capitalist, White-Supremacist, Patriarchal American Mind
When does merely offensive speech becomes oppressive? When should one person’s freedom of expression, no matter how offensive, be defended and when does a pattern of abusive expression clearly undermine the ability of others to participate fully in a classroom discussion?
The Reason Bernie Sanders Defied The Polls In Michigan
Polls had been showing Clinton ahead in the state up until voting day. Here's how Bernie beat the odds.
The Referendum That Might Have Headed Off Flint’s Water Crisis
Michigan’s voters decided to scrap the kind of super-empowered emergency managers who made questionable decisions in Flint – but state lawmakers found a way to revive the program.
Top 5 Crazy Things Ben Carson Said About the Middle East and Islam
Ben, we bloggers will all miss you, as will all the standup comedians.
When the Poetry of Campaigning Becomes a Cheesy, Dirty Limerick
Political rhetoric in the GOP has degenerated into name-calling and petty insults.
The American Fascist
Viewing Donald Trump in light of the fascists of the first half of the twentieth century helps explain what Trump is doing and how he is succeeding.
5 Times the Mainstream Media Dismissed Bernie Sanders (Just in the Last Week)
After Sanders’ multiple wins over the weekend, the mainstream media refused to acknowledge his growing traction.
Killing Someone Else’s Beloved
Who will get your support as the best candidate to continue killing the loved ones of others?
How A Right-Wing Media Myth Made It Into Oral Arguments For A Case Challenging...
Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller is relying on a common right-wing media myth to justify medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion.
Donald Trump’s Flip-Flops Prove He’s The Worst Kind Of Politician
Everyone running for president is a politician. Trump is the most odious breed.