Demagogue-in-Chief
The story of demagogues is as old as civilization. They have risen and fallen like the tides, always leaving in their wake misery, destruction and death.
A Public Note to my Friend, Bernie Sanders
"We will not succumb to cynicism. We are in it for the long haul. We will never give up."
Flacks for the rich tell one philanthropy story, the numbers tell another
Our wealthiest give away only a fraction of what they could easily afford to give.
Night thoughts on Trump and America
Our democratic institutions have so far stood the test and remain strong. America will be back.
NBC’s Presidential Forum Continued the Shameful Corporate Coverage of the Great American Meltdown
It was a low, wretched performance, by the network and both candidates, full of fluff and posturing and Alice in Wonderland statements of policy along with an almost complete derogation of authority by the anchors.
Supreme Obstruction
After so many years of this, the public is, to say the least, disillusioned to the point of giving up on government – even our current pretense of democracy.
Rolling Up Some Common Sense with Willie Nelson
With legalization in some states, the prohibition on marijuana has ended and Willie Nelson is leading the way for weed quality and social responsibility with his own brand.
Why Ukraine matters
If Putinism is victorious in Ukraine, it will set a horrific precedent not only for other territorial grabs but also other attacks on democracy.
The most dangerous man in America
"Anyone can ride a train, only a wise man knows when to get off."