Sunday, August 23, 2026

There’s a big hole in the center of the Democratic Party

Voters are embracing new ideas and new goals, and smart politicians are helping advance the process.

More than ‘moron,’ more like plague

Would that Trump were only or simply “a moron.” The problem is worse, but the solution is getting clearer.

Can Trumpist fascism commandeer America, today’s richest, ‘exceptional,’ freedom-loving empire?

How can an unteachable blunderer—failing every presidential crisis, many self-created, pull off the most improbable, fascist lurch since the 19th century?

“The Big Short” and Bernie’s Plan to Bust Up Wall Street

"To paraphrase philosopher George Santayana, those who cannot remember they were screwed by Wall Street are condemned to be screwed again."

The real figure for military spending by the US is 66.3% of the discretionary...

In case you were wondering how Europeans have health care, great trains and roads and great schools...

The GOP Gang of Supremes Go After Obamacare

The Supreme Court is once again challenging Obamacare, which could dramatically influence the health of millions. These challengers are claiming the law prohibits insurance subsidies to the millions of low and middle-income Americans living in the 36 states that did not set up a state exchange.

Arms sales: What we know about bombs being dropped in our name

Arms sales, congressional procedure, and what American's must know about weapons that are sold by the United States in the context of Boeing's most recent arms sale to Israel.

Missouri set to execute Marcellus Williams despite DNA evidence proving innocence—again

Unless we reform this corrupt system, racist politicians will be rewarded with higher political offices–for–”frying a black man.” 

Rethinking climate action: A new guideline for planetary health

A new framework for planetary health reveals that our Industrial Age mindset—not human needs—is the real driver of environmental collapse.

Pity the Children

If we continue to ignore the hunger, poverty and desperate families and communities of our young, we guarantee there will be a huge, violent population plagued by crime, drug addiction and high incarceration rates. If we save the children, we save society.