Friday, May 3, 2024

Trump Buddies Up to Putin

Imagine what Republicans would say if a Democrat had invited the Russian president to interfere in a U.S. election.

Syria Truce Holds, Offering Hopes for Delivery of Humanitarian Aid

There was little sign of political compromise, however, which is a bad sign for the future.

The president is fooling himself. Is he fooling us, too?

If the occasional appearance of sanity is all we ask of Trump, then his reign of insanity will be our fault.

Why does Donald Trump insist on more military spending?

Americans are tired of war, yet Donald Trump’s budget sends an unfortunate but clear message.

The wall: Barrier or symbol?

Let’s be crystal clear: A wall has little or no advantage for law enforcement or border security.

Why COVID-19 will strain the safety net for homeless vets to the breaking point

As the coronavirus spreads across America, the poor bear the brunt of a pandemic that’s exposed the deep class lines in U.S. society.

Democrats flirt with ‘systemic change’ as right-wingers get it done—smashing and trashing at will

When demagoguery scorns simply counting votes, the range of disruption is inexhaustible – that’s where countries go to die.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Takes High-School Detention To A New Level

Is "Operation Border Guardian" intended to create fear among those still in Central America who might consider taking the perilous journey north to the U.S.?

How the President Can Curb Big Pharma Greed

Rep. Pocan’s letter urges President Obama to “use executive action and take concrete steps” to address the drug cost crisis, and lists three tools that the president can use.

In North Carolina, pigs don’t fly, but their feces do

Something is rotten in North Carolina.