That Time Ronald Reagan Opened Iran and Illegally Sold Weapons to Khomeini (Video)
President Obama and other permanent members of the UN Security Council removed 5 years of conventional arms embargo imposed on Iran in 2007. Will we soon hear a lot of talk from "Reagan-worshiping Republicans" about this provision?
The attack on Western democracy
Are Western democracies under attack from Russia and the alt-right in America, in an effort to put racist nationalists in power?
Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Nearly Dead
How is it that the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership backed by both President Obama and Republican leaders in Congress is nearly dead? Thankfully America’s real-life distributional game made free trade a near casualty.
Why Was 2014 Hottest Year on Record? The Humans Did It
The most important thing President Obama did for the environment was not to block Keystone XL, but to throw billions in research and development money at solar panel research for a sweltering humankind.
The bigot party
This transformation in one of America’s two eminent political parties has shocking implications, not just for the future of American democracy but for the future of democracy everywhere.
Shun the chief ‘enemy of the people’
The majority can’t impeach or convict a president of malfeasance, but we can take moral stances that reclaim our commitment to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness – not for the few but for the many.
Blaming the poor while the rich sneak off with the welfare
Republicans say they only want to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse. To do this they're wasting lives, defrauding their constituents, and abusing the privilege of leadership.
Don’t rush impeachment: Let non-stop scandals pulverize the GOP brand
The greatest obstacle to progress – an intact, corrupt Republican Party that escapes severe punishment – must be decimated. A criminal lame duck president is the ideal battering ram to produce a lame duck national party.
How Putin Started Winning Big in Syria and Got Europe to Embrace Him
This strategy has been working for Putin. He appears to have rearmed and retrained the Syrian Arab Army, which has new esprit de corps and is making significant headway for the first time in years.
Don’t trust business with education
Greasy politicians use education funds to enrich corporations – and themselves.