Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Putin’s messiah syndrome drives the invasion, brutality to cities and civilians, plus his cultural/imperial...

Putin's messianic vision sees the destruction of an independent Ukraine almost as a religious duty.

Celebrities are a shoo-in for Congress, right? Not so fast…

The CIA is big on “lessons learned”. One of the lesson to be learned here is a) that fame is fleeting and b) there’s more to running for office than buying TV ads.

The bad boy nightmare struts its finale—blunting, even crushing MAGA mayhem

The world lies all before her and Harris is in charge as Trump is definitely not.

Dems: Let’s read important, self-critical articles on the election

There is an overwhelming need for discussion and activism. Here are some thought-provoking articles to get us started.

Bush’s Iraq lies, uncontested, will haunt us under Trump

There is no decision more grave than taking your nation to war. There is nothing more criminal than basing that war on lies.

The world according to Trump

Is this the personality of a sociopath?

Blessings and curses of a losing Trump finale: A boon to Democrats could hurt...

It’s not clear whether benighted, garden-variety Republicanism (or Democratism) is a better stimulant for Progressive politics vs. another vapid, sensationalized, chaotic Trump circus stunt.

True colors: Red, white, black & blue

People need to know where their country is heading—an indictment of the U.S. voting against the UN resolution opposing the glorification of Nazi ideology.

How to save the planet from President Trump

It’s quite possible that we’ve lost our best chance to combat climate change, writes Bill McKibben, but we must try to contain the damage.

Scenario: Trump resigns after extorting pardons – deluded he’ll fend off recrimination and penalties

Many voices must apply maximum pressure, but it’s no slam dunk that anything overcomes Trump’s impenetrable defenses.