Tag: democracy
Once again, Trump diplomacy serves Kremlin interests
Somebody might begin to wonder why so much of what he is doing benefits only our principal adversary – and inflicts permanent damage on our own country.
Dirty tricks vs. democracy
If we fail to rise up we fail to do our civic duty to protect our very democracy.
The 2018 midterms: A referendum on regime change
If the midterm elections do not lead to a change of course, the world’s oldest, richest, and most powerful republic will find itself teetering on the brink of regime change.
Facebook is no friend to democracy
If democracy is to survive in this brave new world, mass movements of people will need to organize together to restrain these corporate behemoths and protect our digital commons.
Neoliberalism, Russian interference and Mexico’s upcoming election
After almost 25 years of austerity and failed neoliberal policies, the gap between the majority of Mexicans and the country’s obscenely wealthy elite has only widened.
Big brother isn’t watching you
All that remains to be asked is who was murdered (democracy?) and did he do it?
The two-party system is facing its biggest challenge in 70 years
From Maine to Missouri, states are bucking the establishment to push radical electoral reforms.
The dangers of diplomacy, Trump-style
There is a total absence of rational planning and knowledgeable staff.
The Zeitgeist, it is a-changing
The nationwide progressive offensive in 2017 produced ground shifting results giving us strength for an even greater impact in 2018.
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If winning is everything, why are hardcore MAGA still locked in—blind to gushing failures,...
Like the double sucker denying he’s been conned, MAGA says “thank you” after being fleeced. What MAGA got is an emotional escape value and theatrical echo chamber—sans benefits.
How Hakeem Jeffries and J Street teamed up for arming genocide
The congressman and J Street were opposing an amendment to block $3.3 billion in military shipments and other aid to Israel.
As GOP megabill’s SNAP cuts take effect, millions lose food aid and states face...
New tracking finds SNAP enrollment has fallen by more than 4.5 million people since July 2025, and analysts warn states could soon owe roughly $9 billion a year.
Trump imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners as previous global levies expire
A forced-labor rationale and a set of older trade statutes keep the president's import-tax agenda intact months after the Supreme Court struck down his original tariffs.
ICE prepares to expand arrests of Haitian migrants as Temporary Protected Status ends
The escalation follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June that allowed the Trump administration to end TPS protections for Haitians and Syrians while litigation continues.