Saturday, May 30, 2026

America’s Addiction to Firstism — Delusion Decoyed as ‘Greatness’

For GOP primaries, Firstism is a universal affliction. Imagine the delightful firsts beaming from a Trump-Sanders presidential contest!

Apple Champions Privacy; Government Seeks to Trash It

Apple is, for now, fighting the US government's effort to force it to decrypt a San Bernadino terrorist's iPhone, arguing correctly that doing so would jeopardize encryption of all iPhones. But the company has a history of cooperating with the FBI in handing over phone and computer data of users, so why is it fighting this time?

Why the 1% Don’t Fear the 99%

It’s the age-old ruse of divide and rule. Let’s not fall for that anymore.

Why I Support Dr. Jill Stein for President

The candidate, seeking the Green Party nomination, is the only presidential hopeful who understands that what's important is not the election—it's the construction of anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist global movements. The building of these movements alone will save us.

Why We Need Democratic Socialism to Fix Our Educational System

Children aren't products to be bought and sold. The profit motive should end at the front door of the public school.
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4 Reasons Ted Cruz is Even More Dangerous than Donald Trump

Both men would be disasters for America, but Ted Cruz would be the larger disaster.

Voices From the Front Lines of the Flint Water Crisis

Two parallel investigations, state and federal, are underway in an attempt to determine if any crimes have been committed.

Why Bernie’s Proposals Would Spur Economic Growth

Failure to take action on the biggest banks, a single-payer plan, widening inequality, and discrimination will almost certainly harm the economy.

Exxon’s Never-Ending Big Dig

The question is: Why on God’s-not-so-green-Earth-anymore would anyone want to be Exxon’s partner?

The Billionaire Bankrolling the Latest Trade Deal Push

A corporate-backed study says the latest Washington trade scam will raise incomes — but for whom?