Sunday, July 13, 2025

Stop saying, “Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea”

“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”

The true path to prosperity

Growth doesn’t “trickle down.” It rises up.

Why Trump must think twice before he pardons Flynn

By now it must be obvious even to Trump that a pardon for Flynn – or any Mueller defendant or target – would put the final touch on an obstruction of justice brief against him.

Pocahontas is an inspiration, not a racial slur

If Trump were a reader of history, he might know that calling someone “Pocahontas” is actually a compliment, not an insult.

Why so many Americans hate Trump’s tax reform

Forget trickle-down economics, the GOP is practicing tinkle-down economics!

Mulvaney’s in, bankers win, and Trump shafts Americans again

Donald Trump was hostile to the CFPB from the start, and he said this as he shoehorned Mulvaney into the director’s chair.

Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion

A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.

What if? An alternative strategy for 9/12/2001

“Of all manifestations of power, restraint impresses men most.” –Thucydides

Earth dinner

Most of us don't realize that our dinner tells many stories, embodying our personal histories, family memories, music, art, and other connections... besides our tummies.

7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans

The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.