6 reasons for hope in Trump times
First, Donald Trump has been a giant wake-up call that we can’t take democracy for granted.
Will the center hold as elections descend to a war between gut grievances vs....
While Trumpian individualism now equates with rank criminality, social activism fosters greater collective prosperity, opportunities and growth for all.
The time for a debate on gun control is now
The list of massacre sites will continue to grow, without end, until we have the debate and enact sensible gun control.
Who wants to kill and die for the American Empire?
The U.S. policy of proxy war, relying on allies to do the killing and dying in order to avoid domestic political blow back over U.S. casualties, has led us to the brink of war with Russia and Iran.
If hell had a budget: The GOP breaks the ten commandments
This budget seemed strikingly in sync with the hellish weather gripping Washington.
Roof, Dear and Tashfeen Malik: The Double Standard for ‘Self-Radicalized Lone-Wolf Terrorists’
Is a vague organizational affiliation more important in determining whether a killing is terrorism or is the character of the target more important?
Trump and Musk are a match leading us to Hell
The two dangerous demagogues are openly colluding with one another to seize political power so they can milk taxpayers and dismantle government regulations that protect the public.
If winning is everything, why are hardcore MAGA still locked in—blind to gushing failures,...
Like the double sucker denying he’s been conned, MAGA says “thank you” after being fleeced. What MAGA got is an emotional escape value and theatrical echo chamber—sans benefits.
Time to grow up: Ending divisions creating peace
It's time for humanity to come of age, to reject all that divides us, to unite and create a space in which peace and harmony can ring out across the world.
How the New Flexible Economy Is Making Workers’ Lives Hell
Just-in-time scheduling is designed to make customer-driven businesses more nimble and keep costs to a minimum. But while it's part of America's new "flexible economy," it doesn't allow working people to live their lives.