Ethiopian General Election
Was the recent election in Ethiopia an insult to the people and democracy? The citizens are abused and suppressed by a brutal, arrogant regime that acts in violation of all democratic ideals.
The crack-up
Donald Trump and the fourth great shattering.
Why America is removing thousands of dams and letting rivers run free
After centuries of dam building, a nationwide movement to dismantle these aging barriers is showing how free-flowing rivers can restore ecosystems, improve safety, and reconnect people with nature.
Kissing the Koch Ring
Corporate spending was bad in previous years, but wait until 2016 as it is set to corrupt the candidates and greatly diminish voter participation. This time around, the Koch machine will spend three times more than last year’s midterm elections.
How many fixated right-wingers ‘aided and abetted’ Trump’s crime wave, now ‘accessories after the...
If Trump’s scattergun of skullduggery escapes real, permanent penalties, brace for equally audacious, sneakier political sneaks.
Passing the Torch: From Julian Bond to Black Lives Matter
Civil-rights pioneer Julian Bond died last week at the age of 75. Bond was a big supporter of Black Lives Matter, which has been challenging business as usual, bringing the issues of racism and inequality to a broad audience.
Do Western Nations Care about Yemeni Lives or Saudi Blood Money?
The time for review and mild statements of condemnation is over.
Will gun-shy Dems ever learn this core (if alarming) Trump lesson—relentless promotion serves up...
Democrats must treat voters as consumers who view politics (rightly) as “another marketable product.” A coherent party must deliver big, core, election-winning achievements—if only to avoid a mid-term bloodbath.
The Wheels Come off Jeb’s Victory Wagon
Jeb Bush's presidential campaign recently fell into complete disarray as he continues to fall behind in key states. Will Bush's operation now be like “Pickett’s Charge” to win the nomination?
Obama: A great president or a sell-out?
Those of us who were there at the 2008 election – and who worked hard for Obama to win – remember Hope and Change.