Thursday, April 9, 2026

Holder Proves You Can Go Home Again

Eric Holder, President Barack Obama’s former attorney general, has returned to his comfort zone—he rejoined the corporate powerhouse of Covington & Burling lawyers, interfering with government once again.

Four Marines Dead: Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons Are a Security Problem for the US

Now that four Marines have died at the hands of a civilian who was armed with a semi-automatic weapon, is it time we discuss a ban on such weapons? Assault weapons are a significant source of mayhem and security problems in the U.S.

The true path to prosperity

Growth doesn’t “trickle down.” It rises up.

Partnering with the Devil

Blatant lies, PR cover-ups, and a culture of total impunity are now central to the corporate business model.

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.

This one thing may stop Trump from running for re-election

Far-right politicians are dragging America back to the 19th century.

Interest on the Debt Is Near a Post-War Low

It is also worth noting that we actually could buy back debt at a discount if interest rates rose.

How detested abortion bans can abort the right

Reproduction isn’t unilateral/ And sex delivers huge collateral.

Is the GOP becoming the American fascist party?

What occurred in Nashville last week is a frightening reminder of the fragility of American democracy when Republicans obtain supermajorities and no longer need to work with Democratic lawmakers.

Congress Must Take Action to Block Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia

Congress has thirty days to block the sale of these weapons. It is a moral imperative that they do so.