Saturday, October 17, 2026

In steep decline: Body blows to America’s vaunted, quality higher education

Once the world’s best, U.S. higher education staggers, with no easy fixes.

How union workers safeguard American democracy

There’s no denying that this advocacy protects Americans’ freedoms.

The Real Terrorists: The .01%

Real terror, facing life without shelter and warmth and sustenance, without a semblance of security for even one day in the future, is terror caused in good part by the 16,000 people who don't feel it's necessary to pay for the benefits heaped upon them by a perversely unequal society.

Trump’s eight worst systemic train-wrecks

Trump could still be president if he were as good at scheming a coup as at debunking, then crashing democratic systems.

NBA: The National Billboard Association?

Pro basketball teams are turning their players into running, dribbling ads.

High Corruption: Hillary Clinton Does the Hindu Kush

The Queen of Chaos has been roundly criticized for her bellicose involvement as Secretary of State in Iraq, Libya, Honduras and elsewhere, generally taking “very little action to bring about peace.”

How bioenergy causes air pollution: The dark side of renewable energy

On the ground, burning biomass contributes to many air pollution impacts.

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.

How Far Will Americans Take Anti-Muslim Hate?

At a time when the Alt-Right is boasting of being a Trump constituency, it should be remembered that the white far right kills far more Americans in terrorist attacks, but no one discriminates against white people on that basis.