Tag: democracy
What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to learn
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
Aftermath: Paint it black
Track 1 on the Rolling Stones "Aftermath" album is the rock classic "Paint It Black." Sometimes there's no point in painting inside the lines.
Back off, doom and gloomers. Offset grief by embracing looming, if...
In a world no single force can control, one can still imagine the range of theoretical positives from Trumpism 2.0
Trump’s victory and elite power over the Democratic Party
The same basic approach of Democratic Party elites that first opened the door to the White House for Donald Trump has done it again.
Harris and Sanders sound alarms on Trump’s ‘fascist’ threat as 2024...
As Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders label Trump a “fascist,” warnings mount over his potential second term and its threat to democratic norms.
How long before this storm turns political?
What's at stake in 2024 — from (my) rural America.
Trump, the felon, has been making a complete fool out of...
The political destruction of Trump who, as a candidate for president is the greatest insult to our democracy and our Constitution and to the U.S. court system that has constantly bent to him and given him one free pass after another.
From the arsenal of democracy to an arsenal of genocide
Such is the pernicious price of pursuing a vision that insists on global reach, global power, and global dominance.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).