When They Scream ‘Clinton Scandal,’ Wait for the Facts
There is a new frenzy of ignorance and indignation against the the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation. But they'll remain innocent until someone produces credible evidence of wrongdoing—which in this case has yet to be done.
Tweeter-in-Chief versus the wisdom of Robert E. Lee
If only we had a leader with such self-effacing wisdom today, when bigots feel newly empowered to incite civil strife in our nation.
America’s Afghan war is over, so what about Iraq—and Iran?
Let’s hope Biden has learned another history lesson: That the United States should stop invading and attacking other countries.
As France Lifts Municipal Burkini Ban, Let’s Ask Why We Should Care What Other...
Islamophobic conservatives express outrage that Western progressives support Muslim rights that the conservatives want to curb. But progressives also support Sikhs, Haredi Jews and others who want to be different, as long as their being different doesn’t harm anyone.
Solidarity From Solitary: The National Prison Strike
The national scope of the prisoner strike, with actions in 40 to 50 prisons around the U.S., is truly historic, as is the solidarity demonstrated between the prisoners and the guards.
The art of the Trumpaclysm
How the U.S. invaded, occupied, and remade itself.
A Flagrant Liar for President?
Be careful about believing anything Carly Fiorina says because she is not only a relentless self-promoter, but also a remorseless liar. And she is doing everything in her power to convince Republicans she belongs in the White House.
A Flat-footed Backflip for Wall Street
Congress did a dazzling flip-flop, putting taxpayers back on the hook for the banksters’ high-risk speculation. It's always something else when Wall Street and Congress get together—in secret.
Debt Collectors or Pick Pockets?
Predatory collection agencies are filing bogus lawsuits against hard-hit consumers. This is no minor scam — a third of all adults in the United States are under pursuit by debt collectors.
The Year Iraq Ceased to Exist: Will It Ever Again?
Most likely the Sunni Arabs will be brought back under Baghdad’s sway, but Kurdistan has disappeared except on paper. Can Iraq be put back together?






