The Trump-Musk Thugocracy
Why are so many Americans enthralled with Musk and Trump?
1676 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
Google’s Emissions Climb Nearly 50% in Five Years Due to AI Energy Demand
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Richard Nixon Resigned 50 Years Ago, but What Would Happen Today?
Richard Nixon resigned 50 years ago today. How would the Watergate scandal have played out nowadays?
There Is Only One Good Scenario Left — Trump Must Be Routed
This time around, it’s not enough to simply defeat Donald Trump. Kamala Harris has to trounce him to prevent chaos and another coup attempt.
Warning! What Kamala Harris Needs to Say, Before It’s Too Late
This is THE big issue, and it’s not getting the right attention.
New Research Shows Trump Administration Helped Donor Companies
New research shows that the Trump administration was more likely to award lucrative tariff exemptions to companies that contributed to Republicans and less likely to give them to those who donated to Democrats.
The Crazy Old Fascist You See on TV… That’s the Best Version of Trump
Donald Trump’s physical and mental decline is only going to advance; just imagine what this madman will be like in 2028.
Donald J. Trump and the Deep State, Part 1
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump attacked Wall Street, but now he plans to roll back the recent reforms of the financial sector. This action confirms the importance of his connections to big money, both new (often self-made) and old (mostly institutional).
Will Voter Anger About High Drug Prices Overcome Big Pharma?
Voters in one key state will decide this November on a ballot initiative aiming to control the wild spikes in drug prices. Will consumer outrage at the ever-rising cost of medication translate into support for similar actions across the country? Or will Big Pharma and the politicians it funds nip this burgeoning movement in the bud?
The Politics of Marginalizing the ‘Other’
The Trump administration and allied news outlets are rallying disenchanted whites around the idea that Hispanics are to blame for their position in society. Their rhetoric and actions send a clear message: Brown people are not welcome here.
The Primary Process Is Killing Democracy
Nearly every part of the current primary process defeats the purpose of finding good candidates. Let’s burn the old system to the ground and start over. Here is how.
Vaccines, Black Americans, and Medical Consent
An alarming look at the current erosion of medical consent in the treatment of African American patients.