Tag: terrorism
The ‘both sides do it’ lie
“You don't hand matches to an arsonist and you don't give power to an angry left-wing mob, and that's what the Democrats are.”
Trump blames media for inciting ‘anger’ after bombs sent to CNN...
All of the targets have been vilified by President Trump in the past.
Weapons for anyone
Has Donald Trump become this country’s assassin-in-chief with impressive alacrity?
Stunning news! President will present a sweeping plan to combat domestic...
But do we hear any in-depth discussions relative to the measures which need to be taken to bring this situation under control?
26 dead in Texas church shooting
Victims of the shooting range in ages from 5 to 72, including the Pastor's daughter and a pregnant woman.
What’s stopping media from calling Las Vegas killer a ‘terrorist’? His...
Like other mass shooters before him, Stephen Paddock has the benefit of White privilege even in the most vicious of circumstances.
Meet the MEK, the US establishment’s favorite Islamist cult
“Nobody joins a cult. Nobody joins something they think’s gonna hurt them. You join a religious organization, you join a political movement...” –Deborah Layton
A round-up of responses to terrorism more graceful than the president’s
Responding to outbursts of violence in a reasoned and rational way must be one of our highest priorities.
The Libya connection
Although the conflicts in Libya, Iraq and Syria have usually been described as civil wars, these theaters have been invaded by large numbers of foreigners, inevitably followed by the air-forces of Western and other countries.
POPULAR
Kyrsten Sinema flips Senate seat in Arizona in historic win
"As long as I've served Arizona, I've worked to help others see our common humanity and find common ground. That's the same approach I'll take to representing our great state in the Senate, where I'll be an independent voice for all Arizonans."
Crunch-time: Exposing the worst leadership stunt since the divine right of kings
History’s greatest modern leadership stunt – that is, Trump playing at being president – has earned a clear dump-by date. Exposure of lawless Trumpery increases geometrically by its range, duration and interwoven criminality – plus the extraordinary number of insider sources.
Hate crimes surged during Trump’s first year, a record high since 9/11
"Shouldn’t this urgent crisis be subject of first post-recess Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, instead of ramming through more Trump judges? Our lives are at stake."
Why Jeff Sessions’ final act could have more impact than expected
Just before he left, the departing attorney-general adopted a policy to limit the Justice Department’s ability to oversee abusive police departments.
Backed by Ocasio-Cortez, youth climate activists arrested at Pelosi’s office demanding Democrats embrace ‘Green...
"Ocasio-Cortez's decision to join the protesters and march on her own House leader sets a tone of urgency and combativeness that is rare on Capitol Hill."
ACTIONS
