Sunday, November 15, 2026

To help stem coronavirus, lift sanctions on Iran

What coronavirus is providing, however, is a unique opportunity to look specifically at how the intentional damage caused to one country’s healthcare system can make it harder for the entire world to address a pandemic.

Trump DOJ subpoenas reporters after Iran war leaks trigger escalating clash with the press

The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas targeting journalists and news organizations over Iran war reporting, intensifying concerns that the Justice Department is being used to expose confidential sources and pressure outlets covering national security issues

The importance of the latest Netflix dystopia

1983 is an alternative history that bears disturbing resemblance to contemporary politics.

Reflections from the netherworld

Advice from JFK to President Biden.

Labor market ‘weaker than expected’, US employers add fewer jobs than predicted

The Bureau overstated the hiring for the year ending in March by an estimated 911,000 jobs, but economists at Goldman Sachs believe the revision would be between 550,000 and 950,00 jobs.

Net Neutrality Ruling Finally Rights a Terrible Wrong

This victory is a testament to the indefatigable work of millions of citizens determined to stand up to corporate lobbies.

How Tim Walz showed he has workers’ backs

Walz knows that empowering workers also means building a stronger economy.

The South China Sea’s resource wars

While the threat of a devastating military conflict between China and the United States in the region still looms, the South China Sea has already experienced irreparable damage.

The pandemic and oil

With oil prices down and wealthy countries bungling COVID-19, the pandemic has exposed the weaknesses that wealth papers over.
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What’s a subpoena – and should Trump fear it?

The term “subpoena” literally means “under penalty.” Someone who receives a subpoena but doesn’t comply with it may be subject to civil or criminal penalties.