Picking Sides in Saudi Arabia’s Feud With Canada
What happens when you oppress basically everybody who is not a prince? You have idiots running the country. Exhibit A is Saudi Arabia, which just started an ill-advised fight with Canada.
LeBron vs. Trump: A Tale of Two Schools
After President Donald Trump attacked LeBron James on Twitter — in the same week that the basketball star opened a school for children in need — we thought it might be fun to compare the charitable records of both men. The result is a slam dunk.
Oligarchs of the World, Unite!
The Trump administration has made it easier for oligarchs across the world to influence US politics. The Koch brothers are celebrating; transparency advocates are horrified.
Let’s Get the Facts Straight About Mueller and His Investigation
There is a lot of confusion about special counsel Robert Mueller’s mission. We’re cutting through the clutter.
Imagining Trump and Putin in Private
There is lots of speculation about what President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will talk about when they meet one-on-one next week. We have a pretty good idea.
Has the Right-Wing Spin Machine Met Its Match?
Right-wing spinmeisters like Sean Hannity are using Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a tool to scare their audiences. They should be afraid of her — but for different reasons.
The Lack of Accountability in US Politics Is Beyond Shameful
With so much job security, US politicians can get away with just about anything and the country suffers as a result.
Not Who We Are? Racism Is as American as Apple Pie
Many US cable news pundits are saying that the Trump administration’s immigrant family separation policy is “not who we are.” It’s a nice thought, but unfortunately it doesn’t comport with history or reality.
Ohio Voter Purge a Solution in Search of a Problem
The Supreme Court has given the green light to a completely unnecessary voter purge in Ohio, supposedly implemented in the name of fighting voter fraud. But its effect and obvious real purpose is just more disenfranchisement — and now other red states will surely implement the same program.
Dems Are Once Again Poised to Fumble Away a Must Win Election
If the Democrats want to win control of the House in the fall, they need to have a plan, a positive vision, and a focus on issues that directly affect Americans. Not surprisingly, they are failing on all fronts.
Evangelicals: Putting the ‘Ass’ in ‘Compassion’
Many evangelical leaders have gone all in for President Donald Trump. Down the road, that could backfire and hopefully cost them — and other religious organizations that get too involved in partisan politics — their tax-exempt status.