The Adventures of Baron Trumphausen
The Mueller report is a damning indictment of this president and his administration. Yet Republicans will continue to stay idly by as Donald Trump drags the US down with him.
Why the High Hopes for Trump’s Tax Returns Are Misplaced
President Donald Trump’s foes have high hopes for what his tax returns might show. They should scale back their expectations because nothing we know about Trump would indicate that the information the documents contain will be comprehensive or accurate.
US Healthcare Disgrace: GoFundMe-Care Symptomatic of Extreme Inequality
Over one-third of GoFundMe’s crowdfunding campaigns are to cover medical expenses. And the 1 percent don’t give a damn. The only hope is for voters to alter this sad state of affairs.
Is the GOP Trying to Gaslight Americans on Voter Fraud?
Texas led the way, but expect more false claims of voter fraud from the White House and Republican-controlled states ahead of the 2020 election.
The Neocon Playbook Is a Recipe for Disaster in Venezuela
If anyone can make a bad situation worse, it’s Elliott Abrams. He’s now the US special envoy for Venezuela. What could possibly go wrong?
Will Stacey Abrams Use Bully Pulpit to Fight for Democracy?
Stacey Abrams knows all about the impact that voter suppression and other anti-democracy measures can have on an election. We hope she uses the response to the State of the Union address to urge Americans to fight for democracy — while they still can.
Is the Era of Unrestrained Capitalism Coming to an End?
How scared should the uber-rich be of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Elizabeth Warren? We are about to find out. OPINION
Trump and GOP Lawmakers: Going Along to Get Along
Opinion: Many GOP lawmakers recognize President Donald Trump is bad for the country, as exemplified by Sen. Mitt Romney’s (UT) recent Washington Post op-ed. But the chances of him or any of them diverging from the Trump agenda are slim to none.
Removing Trump From Office Would Come at a Steep Price
Opinion: The walls may be closing in on President Donald Trump. But don’t count on his departing the White House willingly. Or “Teflon Don’s” die-hard supporters not putting up a fight.
GOP’s Scorched Earth Approach Makes a Mockery of Democracy
Opinion: If you can’t win, cheat. And if you can’t win cheating, cheat more. That has been the motto of Republicans in various states following the midterm elections.
Dereliction of Duty: Big Media Fails Citizens by Neglecting Voter Suppression
Opinion: Americans just witnessed the corrosive effects of voter suppression in the Georgia gubernatorial race. “Defeated” candidate Stacey Abrams, as well as election integrity activists nationwide, are trying to do something about it. So why can’t Big Media?
Forget the Blue Wave — Americans Chose Democracy
The midterm elections clearly showed that Americans want more democracy. Let’s allow them to vote on it in 2020.
The Lonely Fight to Protect Democracy
Fighting for free and fair elections is not sexy, and those who champion democracy often go unsung. But we know that you care about it, and that’s why we’re focusing so heavily on the integrity of the upcoming elections.
Will Ted Cruz Survive Hurricane Beto?
GOP-elected representatives from red states like North Carolina and Texas have been consistent in denying climate change and denying needed funds to other states hit by devastating hurricanes. But when the big storm comes to their door, their hypocrisy is revealed — and it may cost them dearly.
Voter Suppression Is Government-Sponsored Racism
Voter suppression laws appear as wolves in sheeps’ clothing — cost-saving, preventing in-person voter fraud, securing elections. They’re never cast as what they really are — ugly manifestations of racism.
Will the Real Voter Fraud Criminals Please Stand Up
If you as an individual unwittingly vote illegally, prepare to face harsh consequences. But if you’re a government official and you illegally nullify millions of votes, simply rinse and repeat. Because justice apparently is… blind.
Let’s Give Trump the Military Parade He Deserves
President Donald Trump has called off plans to hold a military parade… for now. We think it should happen and here is why.
Mueller Investigation Shows the Rich Deserve Much More Scrutiny
Here is one thing we already know thanks to the Mueller investigation: The finances of the rich and powerful need to be looked at much more closely or the rest of us will keep paying the price.
In Case You Were Wondering About Our Omarosa Coverage…
While the rest of the media was busy providing wall-to-wall coverage of a spat between two former reality TV stars, WhoWhatWhy delivered solid news.