Jim Jordan Wants to Weaponize the Government to Protect Trump
While Jim Jordan claims to want to end “lawfare” in his budget proposal, his real aim is to shield just one person from prosecution: Donald Trump.
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What Reactions to the Trump Verdict Tell Us About America’s Criminal Mindset
The cynical elite are stoking anarchy and rebellion.
Hunter Biden Suffers Setbacks Ahead of Trial
Hunter Biden’s defense against gun charges got off to a rocky start after the judge in the case prevented a piece of evidence from being exhibited in court and also ruled that an expert witness would not be allowed to testify.
Trump Wants ‘His’ Supreme Court to Overturn Felony Conviction
Donald Trump wants the Supreme Court to bail him out once again and overturn his recent felony conviction.
Lara Trump Torpedoes GOP Bid to Retake Senate to Appease Felonious Father-in-Law
Former Republican governor of Maryland Larry Hogan committed the cardinal sin in today’s GOP: He urged Americans to respect the rule of law.
Donald Trump Lies: Biden Wants to Kill Me and He’s Coming for You
Following Trump’s guilty verdict in the Manhattan election interference case, MAGA Republicans are spewing false talking points from their master.
Does Netanyahu Really Qualify as a Criminal? It’s Complicated
Israel’s attack in Gaza has killed more than 36,000 Palestinians in response to Hamas killing 1,250 Israelis on October 7. Can self-defense turn into a war crime?
A Vote for Donald Trump Says More About You Than Him
We have reached a point where you can only be two out of these three: An informed voter, a good person, or a Trump supporter. Choose wisely.
‘2000 Mules’ Duped Millions of Fools
A right-wing media company has stopped distributing ‘2000 Mules,’ a so-called documentary that spread lies about the 2020 election.
Republicans Are Really Not Taking Trump’s Felony Conviction Well
Republicans reacted to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict with no rhyme or reason… but plenty of hypocrisy.
The Villain Revealed at Last
Trump’s conviction proves not all crimes are created equal.
The World Sees Trump’s Conviction as a Mystifying Historic First
While right wing nationalists abroad side with Trump, much of the rest of the world sees Trump’s conviction as proof that in America, at least, no one is above the law.
Convicted Felon Cons Gullible Americans Out of $35 Million
While he probably would have preferred not to be a convicted felon, Donald Trump made the best of the situation by raising millions of dollars from gullible supporters.
The Right’s Romance With Dictators and Why Trump’s Conviction May Not Matter
The right’s love for dictators isn’t new. It’s a century-long saga of conservatism’s authoritarian infatuation. Trump fits right in.
The Trump Jury Doesn’t Fit in the MAGAverse’s Narrative
In the US justice system, juries are the failsafe — that’s why Trump and his allies would like it if their supporters don’t think of them at all.
The Courageous Verdict Heard Around the World… but Will It Matter?
Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon.
The Scottie Scheffler Saga: What’s Really Wrong with the Criminal Justice System
The arrest of the world’s top golfer revealed many of the things that are wrong with the criminal justice system in the US.
Data Gaps Put US Territories Like Guam and Puerto Rico at Greater Climate Risk
“If folks are serious about environmental justice, they need to be serious about addressing equity issues in US territories.”
The Trial: Weighing the Runt of the Legal Litter
It is what it is — and it is all there is.
Donald Trump Is Not Having a Good Day
Trump’s “Truths” reveal he is genuinely worried as he waits for jury deliberations to conclude.
Chinese Exclusion? Who Can’t Buy Your House or Land?
What’s behind laws restricting foreign home and land ownership?
Ted Cruz Is the Worst Kind of Demagogue
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is the worst kind of demagogue. Unlike so many others in the MAGAverse, he knows that he is spreading lies and still does it.
Climate Scientist Leaves ExxonMobil’s Board With Little To Show for It
Advocates had hoped Susan Avery’s nomination would be a turning-point moment for the company’s climate approach. It wasn’t.
Jim Jordan Celebrates Memorial Day by Being a Partisan Hack
Jim Jordan managed to ruin the bipartisan spirit of Memorial Day by posting a petty political message.
Trump Edges Stormy Daniels, Denali the Cat in Vote for Libertarian Nomination
On Saturday, Donald Trump received a hostile reception at the Libertarian Party convention. On Sunday, he received six votes when attendees were called upon to elect their party’s presidential nominee.
Dick Durbin Needs to Take His Job Seriously and Investigate the Court!
Durbin is the kindly old chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee who doesn’t see any purpose in investigating the Supreme Court’s wanton corruption.
Trump Claims Jan. 6 Prisoners Most Harshly Treated Group in US History
Donald Trump says something insane, the media barely bats an eye, and an exhausted public doesn’t care. Welcome to the 2024 presidential race.
Hey, Fox News, Whatever Happened to Hunter Biden?
Hunter Biden will face a gun charge in court next month. His trial blows the “President Biden is weaponizing the DOJ against Republicans” diatribe out of the water. Is that why Fox News has stopped talking about Hunter?
A Bronx Cheer for the Bogus Trump Crowd Numbers
Who can still believe a media company that presents propaganda in the guise of a field report?
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Screw No Evil
Right-wing Republicans are banning abortion and contraception. Legalizing rape is probably next. If forced pregnancies are the point, however, their environmental policies will interfere with their agenda.
Democrats Are Sad About Stop the SteAlito, but That’s Not Enough
Hand-wringing from Democrats won’t get Chief Justice John Roberts to put in place some real ethics rules for the Supreme Court… but public pressure might.
Trump Wants US Reporter to Keep Rotting in Russian Prison
Donald Trump likes to wish bad things on the United States if that would benefit him personally. But this week, he took things to another level.
How the Supreme Court Continues to Be the Leading Obstacle to the Right to Vote
The Supreme Court has been eroding democracy for decades. Nine key cases reveal voter suppression and constitutional threats. Is today’s court the paramount danger to our democracy?
Animal Testing: What Was It Ever Good For?
Researchers develop alternatives to animal-testing models, but old-guard institutions hang on to inefficient traditions.
Truth About Trump Ruled to Be ‘Offensive’ on House Floor
These days, the House of Representatives is more about theatrics than getting stuff done, but Wednesday’s performance set a dangerous precedent.
Is India’s Ruling Party Downplaying Climate Change?
A decade after the BJP came to power, its 2024 manifesto reveals a lack of bold climate and environmental action, reflecting the challenges of governance.
Netanyahu Lashes Out at European Countries Recognizing Palestine
Three European countries recognized a Palestinian state on Wednesday, resulting in a diplomatic row and heaping more pressure on Israel.
Is Trump’s Greatest Strength the Ignorance of US Voters?
Americans are stunningly ignorant when it comes to the actual performance of the US economy, with about half of them holding views that are the opposite of reality.
Putting Truth Social’s ‘Nascent Advertising Initiative’ in Perspective
Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform made about as much money in the first quarter as a well-organized Girl Scouts cookie drive.
US Taxpayer Money Keeps Finding Its Way Into the Taliban’s Pockets
Millions of US taxpayer dollars meant for humanitarian assistance and Afghanistan’s reconstruction find their way into the hands of the Taliban. The exact figure is unknown, however, because of lacking reporting requirements.
Big Banks Have Funded Climate Crisis With Near $7 Trillion Since Paris Agreement
“Banks that profit from climate chaos invent new greenwash every year, but we have the receipts that show how much money they put into fossil fuels,” said one report author.
Death of Iran’s President Adds Uncertainty to the Region’s Explosive Mix
Iran’s President Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash, was a hardliner. His death means change, but it’s not yet clear in what direction.
Russian Troops Menace Ukraine’s Second Largest City, Kharkiv
Just a few miles from the Russian border, Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, is threatened with potential destruction by Russian artillery.
The Media Is Blowing It, Part 869
There is only one way in which talk show hosts should react to Republicans refusing to say that if they will accept the result of this year’s election: End the interview and never invite them again.
How a NYC Courtroom Became the Mecca for Members of the MAGA Cult
With Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York City wrapping up, his acolytes have only limited opportunities left to prove their reverence.
Masters of the Universe Meet to Plan a Whites-Only Future
Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, David Sacks, Peter Thiel, and others plot to win the War on Woke.