Saturday, May 4, 2024

Tag: politics

The fog of Trump

Here are the five tactics Donald Trump uses to create a fog of confusion and bewilderment, so we don’t pay attention to the real damage he’s doing.

California Democrats just stunned Dianne Feinstein by endorsing her left challenger

On Saturday, the California Democratic Party overwhelmingly backed progressive Senate candidate Kevin de Leon over incumbent Dianne Feinstein, the latest sign yet of a tectonic shift toward the party’s left flank.

Bad bugs: How the White House is stoking a world public...

Bad pathogens and bad policies go hand-in-hand.

Protesters hear echoes of the past in Germany’s new police laws

The hollowing out of this constitutional firewall represents a weakening of a legal structure born directly out of the German experience of state fascism.

I couldn’t help but wonder…is democratic socialism catching on?

Here’s hoping Cynthia Nixon and other democratic socialist candidates can make the case successfully this year.

The Dictator Dating Game

Three eligible dictators. One president who's wooed strongmen for decades. Who will he choose?!

Democrats reintroduce DISCLOSE Act to combat dark money ‘poison’

It will restore public faith in our government. It will mark a major step towards fixing what's broken in Washington."

Correcting the record: What is really happening in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is a class war turned upside down. The coup is failing, the truth is coming out, and should not be forgotten.

What we can do about Trump’s escalating lies

His lies go out to tens of millions of Americans every day unmediated.

Brexit blows up: Boris Johnson’s resignation is very bad news for...

With less than one year before Britan is scheduled to leave the European Union, two top Brexiters exit office.

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The distortion of campus protests over Gaza

Did the right weaponize antisemitism to distract from Israel's war?

Arizona abortion rights face crucial test as Governor Hobbs repeals century-old ban

This legislative change, which has been long sought by advocates, sets the stage for a November ballot measure that could further secure abortion rights in Arizona.

Biden faces criticism over condemnation of pro-Palestinian campus protests

The president's portrayal of these protests as violent and lawless has not only stirred controversy, but may also deepen the rift between him and many progressive constituents.

A second Trump presidency: A blueprint for unprecedented executive power

Trump articulates a blueprint for an administration that could profoundly reshape the governance and global stance of the United States.

New report finds Tyson Foods dumped pollutants into US waterways for years

The wastewater analyzed consisted of pathogens and microorganisms and slaughterhouse byproducts, such as body parts of animals, feces and blood.