Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Tag: politics

8 midterms: Blue wave, red undertow

The 2018 election exposed once more how divided the country is – but it also showed how strongly the tide is running against Trump’s hateful brand of politics and the party that he continues to deform.

America rejects Trumpism

The vast majority of Americans are now anti-establishment, and understandably so.

Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: We need to confront Trump’s creeping authoritarianism

"This is a time for us to have a strong response and to really command the power that we secured tonight."

Democrats won the House. To keep winning, they need to move...

Democratic operatives will use the midterm results to preach centrism, but the future of the party lies in its left flank.

Cornucopia of calamities: The unbearable density of Trump

Trump forces onto center stage the vulnerability of the White House to be weaponized to serve demagoguery.

Autocrats, incorporated

Tom Engelhardt gives his thoughts on election day 2018.

How Congress stopped working

Today’s legislative branch, far from the model envisioned by the founders, is dominated by party leaders and functions as a junior partner to the executive, according to an analysis by The Washington Post and ProPublica.

Time to overcome election fears and organize for our political future

“If your politicians are not serving you, get rid of them. And if you don’t have anyone to vote for, run.”

Noam Chomsky: The future of organized human life is at risk...

We have to make decisions now which will literally determine whether organized human life can survive in any decent form.”

Noam Chomsky on midterms: Republican Party is the ‘most dangerous organization...

“Very straightforward: lavish gifts on the rich, powerful corporate sector and try to undermine and destroy anything that might be of benefit to the general population.”

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While distancing from AIPAC, most 2028 Democratic hopefuls are still embracing Israel

“The unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond” continues to take a horrific toll as the U.S.-Israel military alliance rampages through the region.

The leadership team from hell on a hell of a planet

How Trump’s incompetence and looming global catastrophes may intersect.

Three-year-old allegedly abused in federal custody as Trump policies prolong detention of immigrant children

A lawsuit alleges a toddler was sexually abused while held for months in ORR custody as stricter federal procedures increased detention times for immigrant children.

Trump threatens destruction of Iranian infrastructure as legal experts warn of war crimes

Officials, lawmakers, and human rights organizations warn that attacks on power plants and bridges could violate international law and endanger millions of civilians.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.