Trump and Saudi Arabia: A Bloody Alliance
Reading Time: < 1 minute President Donald Trump vetoed a congressional ban on selling arms to Saudi Arabia. It’s the latest proof that he does not care that the Saudis murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Is Britain’s New Prime Minister Trump’s Mini-Me?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A charlatan, a liar, and a cheat, bent on a narcissistic leadership that will embarrass the country. Boris Johnson is a chip off the Trump block.
Mueller Spectacle: Dazed, Not Dazzled
Reading Time: < 1 minute Guess who paid for the Mueller hearing, including all the showmanship on both sides and the more than 100 non-answers, only to be left with a still partially redacted report and lots of questions!
The Worst Case Scenario in 2020 May Just Be a Narrow Trump Loss
Reading Time: 3 minutes While many Americans are dreading the prospect of a second term for President Donald Trump, maybe they should be even more worried about a narrow Trump loss. All signs indicate that, in order to stay in office — and out of jail — he will take US democracy down with him.
A Soft Landing for the Conflict Between the Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
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For Undocumented Migrant Children There is No ‘Right to Life’
Reading Time: 6 minutes Not only are undocumented children being “caged” in detention centers, they now might be snared in deportation raids. Why aren’t “pro-life” politicians defending them?
No More Binge Watching This White House Reality Show
Reading Time: 4 minutes Journalists have let themselves serve as showrunners for the president’s ongoing White House reality series. It’s time they dropped that role.
The Bloody Truth Behind Trump’s Military Parade
Reading Time: < 1 minute Top political cartoonist Ted Rall presents a searing indictment of the forgotten victims of American military might.
The Rule of Outlaws
Reading Time: 3 minutes Let’s stop pretending the US is still a country of laws, because some people are allowed to get away with even the most blatant violations of society’s rules.
Ooops, They’re Doing It Again — Media on Track to Screw Up 2020
Reading Time: 5 minutes The media totally flubbed the 2016 primary and general election. And that’s being kind. So far, it looks as though corporate news outlets will make the same mistakes again by putting profit over useful information on the candidates.
Trump, McConnell, Roberts — Who Will Be Russia’s Favorite Pawn?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is doing everything in his power to make sure that US elections remain vulnerable. He is just the latest Republican to play into Russia’s hands — and he likely won’t be the last.
Why the UK’s Anti-Trump Protests Failed to Pack a Punch
Reading Time: 4 minutes The anti-Trump movement had high hopes for a massive protest against the US president in London but, amid D-Day celebrations, Brexit turmoil, and Trump fatigue, the show of resistance fell a bit flat this time around.
Mueller Is No Match for Trump’s Shamelessness and Indecency
Reading Time: 4 minutes President Donald Trump’s complete lack of shame and total disregard for the truth help him when he goes up against anybody with honor and a sense of duty.
The Wrong Way to Stop Trump
Reading Time: 3 minutes In an effort to force President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, several states are considering moves that would keep him off the ballot next November if he does not comply. That’s foolish in every way.
The Hypocrisy of Anti-Choice Politicians
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s one thing for backward-thinking politicians to impose their ideology on a populace that views them as extreme. But they should at least be consistent. A clear-minded look at the abortion debate.
Truth? WTF Is That?
Reading Time: 4 minutes A quaint tale of manipulators being manipulated.
Immigrants in Healthcare: Essential but Exploited by Populists
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many western countries are experiencing a healthcare personnel shortage. Immigrants have stepped in to fill the void but populists and racists have used the situation to tap into the xenophobia of their supporters.
Meet William Barr, the Latest Victim of the Trump Stench
Reading Time: 3 minutes While President Donald Trump claims many abilities, one area in which he truly excels is besmirching the reputations of previously well-respected individuals.
Delusion or Deception: Team Trump’s Russia Lie
Reading Time: 3 minutes Team Trump wants Americans to believe that Russia’s interference on the president’s behalf made no difference in the 2016 election. It’s an invitation for Vladimir Putin to do it again.
The Adventures of Baron Trumphausen
Reading Time: 3 minutes 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.