Elizabeth Warren issues statement opposing Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary
“My fundamental concern is that the relationship between the Defense Department and giant defense contractors has become far too cozy."
The Quiet Revolution
In areas where things like fresh water and electricity that most North Americans take for granted are still luxuries a revolution quietly continues, providing some hope for the future.
Trump’s ever more bonkers alibi charade parade to escape jail
"Maybe, just maybe, before I die I will admit the real truth: the Devil made me do it.”
How austerity and anti-immigrant politics left Italy exposed
Austerity and an anti-immigrant blockade left Italy with an older population and underfunded health care. Could the same happen here?
The empire is going down
In some fashion, we now seem to be on a post-imperial planet in which—if only—the best approach would be: chill, baby, chill.
Musk’s power grab: How DOGE’s access to treasury payment systems threatens social security and...
Elon Musk’s unelected control over federal funds raises alarms about potential corruption, benefit cuts, and partisan manipulation of government resources.
Presidential candidates should telegraph VP favorites
We only elect twosomes to the White House. Why not learn sooner, not later, what that combo would look like? Frankly, I don’t see much downside – and distinct benefits.
Gimme Shelter (From the Tax Man)
A tale of disappearing money and opportunistic candidates.
What does a post-Roe America look like? As anti-choice laws multiply, many already are...
“Today’s decision can only cause one to wonder which cases the Court will overrule next.”
Manufacturing dissent – The new culture war
The ruling class is laughing and the working class is ensnared in what I would call Societal Autoimmune Disorder (S.A.D.).