The Sorry State of the GOP’s Performance Artist Caucus
When it comes to producing provocateurs, misinformation, misdirection, mistrust, and disorder, even Russian troll farms have nothing on the Republican Party.
1623 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
Mulvaney Tries to Make Consumer Watchdog Disappear: Will His Magic Act Work?
Mick Mulvaney now heads the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency he once called a “sick, sad joke.” He’s made the bureau more industry-friendly, turning the consumer watchdog into more of a lapdog. Will his gambit work?
Drug Testing Welfare: Giving Those in Need the Finger, Not a Helping Hand
Congress rolled back Obama era protections against suspicionless drug testing. The targets of these programs are always those less fortunate and not the people making millions off the government.
A Deal with the Right Devil
Is the heir apparent boss of one of the world’s most dangerous drug cartels…our friend?
Could Tripling Our Population Make Us Great Again?
Matt Yglesias makes the jaw-dropping argument that 1 billion Americans would make us a better, stronger, and more competitive country.
Melting Himalayas Point to Problems Worldwide
Warming temperatures are melting mountain glaciers worldwide, threatening lives and livelihoods. Climbers are witnessing the damage firsthand.
Divide and Conquer? Voting Machine Audit Causes Rift Among Experts
While many states are taking voting machine vulnerabilities more seriously, others seem to ignore cybersecurity concerns as a rift emerges among election security advocates.
Why Donald Trump Is Winning
President Donald Trump’s poll numbers are up on his perceived win and leadership qualities. But there is a difference between a leader and a bully.
Election Day Is 165 Days Away… Be Afraid!
Election watchdog Emily Levy provides an overview of what to fear in the next election and what you can do about it.
Too Big to Prosecute — DOJ Gives Giant Corporations a Pass
A look at why the Feds are often too afraid to prosecute white collar crime — and the revolving door between prosecutors and high-powered defense lawyers.
Georgia and Florida Hit With New Lawsuits Over Voter Suppression
As Republican leadership in Georgia and Florida move to change their voting laws, activists are fighting back through the court system.
Beware the Woke Mind Virus
Thoughts on Elon Musk vs. Don Lemon, plus a Hopi prophecy.