Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Trump’s victory and elite power over the Democratic Party

The same basic approach of Democratic Party elites that first opened the door to the White House for Donald Trump has done it again.
video

Do US war crimes doom the world to endless war and chaos?

If the American people and the world can find the political will, this U.S. and Israeli defeat by Iran presents us with a chance to move U.S. foreign policy in a more peaceful direction.

Transitional times and the appearance of a new normal

The ‘old normal’ has had its day and is dying.

Why news of population decline and economic slowdown isn’t necessarily a bad thing

The Wall Street Journal called China’s slowdown “disappointing.” But for the environment, it is welcome news.

Focus on Trump Shouldn’t Give Other Republicans a Free Pass

Focusing on Trump’s character flaws instead of the flawed Republican agenda is appropriate – up to a point.

The United States is the main obstacle to peace in Palestine

What's the role of the United States in the crisis between Israel and Palestine.

The GOP has nothing to offer on inflation

Price controls? Antitrust action? No to both.

Not as simple as 1, 2, 3: Humanity has a surprisingly diverse understanding of...

Language plays an important role in understanding the concept of numbers.

A national asbestos-exposure registry of veterans could combat misdiagnosis in mesothelioma cases nationwide

Many U.S. veterans are suffering from asbestos-related illnesses due to past military exposure, highlighting the urgent need for a national asbestos-exposure registry to improve early detection, diagnosis, and access to VA benefits.

Abuses that Wouldn’t Exist in a Socialist America

"Our current capitalist-driven inequalities will only be rectified when people realize that a strong community makes successful individuals, not the other way around." Paul Buchheit discusses the few ways we would benefit with a social democracy.