Monday, November 9, 2026

MAGA Trumpism comes down to violence, driving invective, intimidation, insurrection, and invasions

Considering the Inciter-in-chief’s love of violence, who can predict whether winning or losing produces greater mayhem.

Why are immigration ‘judges’ working for DOJ aka the PROSECUTION?

“The reason we’re here is because the government of the United States wants you to leave the United States. It’s my job to figure out if you have to leave. It’s also my job to figure out if you should stay.” –Federal Immigration Judge Ubaid ul-Haq

Getting past stars and swipes forever

In 1776, public-spirited patriots emerged from the ranks of America’s most privileged. Today’s richest offer up precious little of that public spirit. Why?

The code behind the far right’s success

Forget the deplorables and focus instead on the persuadables.

For the good of the party: It’s time for Donna Brazile to go

Brazile's duplicitous behavior is a symbol and symptom of the Democratic Party leadership.

How Do You Make Change Happen? Show Up

Let's make 2016 the year of reintroducing ourselves and our expectations to policymakers.

How Republicans could steal the next presidential election

Your vote is important, and not just in federal elections. The future of our democracy is not guaranteed.

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda

Maybe if we stopped claiming that we were the greatest, most exceptional, most indispensable nation ever and that the U.S. military was the finest fighting force in the history of the world, both we and the world might be better off and modestly more peaceful.

The emerging culture of compassion

"Take your brothers need as the measure for your actions."