Volcanic Disinformation
After rumbling for years, the Big Lie finally blows its top.
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Another Republican Steps Up to Refute Crazy MAGA Conspiracy Theories
While Republican governors in states affected by Hurricane Helene have praised the federal response, Donald Trump and his MAGA acolytes continue to spread rumors and misinformation that only add to the suffering of Americans living in those disaster areas.
Hurricane Don: Another Storm Is Brewing
With the election just four weeks away, the number of ways in which this ends even remotely well is dwindling quickly.
A Landmark Fund for Climate Reparations Is Beginning To Languish
Since rich countries promised $650 million to the so-called loss-and-damage fund last year, new pledges have dried up.
The Sliver of the Electorate That Could Defeat — or Elect — Trump
Some people love Trump no matter what. Others will never vote for him. A small third group decides it.
Don’t Let House Republicans Rewrite Trump’s Pandemic History
The GOP COVID-19 subcommittee appears to have followed a script from the Heritage Foundation that’s behind Project 2025.
The Two Words Republicans Can’t Get Themselves to Say: Trump Lost
If Republicans could just bring themselves to say that Donald Trump lost in 2020, they would never have to answer the question again.
Corey Comperatore — a True MAGA Hero
Corey Comperatore, who was killed by a bullet meant for former President Donald Trump, embodied the values of the MAGA movement in every way.
Donald Trump Is a Bad Samaritan — He Only Helps Himself
Former President Trump caused disruptions in disaster areas and spread hurtful disinformation while he was at it.
The Most Important Fact-Checkers — American Voters — Are Not Doing Their Job
American voters too often get a pass for their role in allowing lies and liars to thrive in US politics. However, if they bothered to spend a couple of minutes checking facts instead of looking at cat videos, someone like Donald Trump would have a much more difficult time deceiving them.
Jill Stein, What the Hell Are You Doing?
Do you have any idea how much harm you are doing? Let me count the ways
Trump Almost Figures Out What ‘Country Over Party’ Means
Donald Trump cannot possibly understand why someone might choose to put the good of the country ahead of her own self-interest.
Mobile Voting Is Coming
Is mobile voting the future? It could boost turnout and reduce polarization. Piloted in some states, it has the potential to transform elections nationwide.
US Economy Crushes Penultimate Pre-Election Jobs Report
This jobs report would be great news for Kamala Harris, if only Americans were paying attention to reality and facts.
Smith’s Filing Is an Indictment of Trump and the GOP
Jack Smith’s “Motion for Immunity Determinations” painstakingly details how the former president lied and tried to cheat in a desperate effort to cling to power.
Why Aren’t Tribal Nations Installing More Green Energy? Blame ‘White Tape.’
Federal rules that undermine Indigenous economies make development too tedious.
Russian Prisoners Reveal Moscow’s Vulnerability in Ukraine
Russians captured in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive may provide a valuable bargaining chip in future negotiations. Most were hastily recruited and rushed into battle with little or no training.
Why the VP Debate Last Night Matters
It was about people’s lives and, in some cases, the loss of people’s lives.
Iran Launches Expanded Missile Attack Against Israel
How far do Iran and Netanyahu intend to go?
Elon Musk — King of the Idiots
They say that irony is dead… but it will live on for as long as Elon Musk tweets.
Khanna Proposes End to ‘Unconscionable’ Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil
“The fossil fuel industry receives over $20.5 billion in taxpayer dollars every year while fleecing American consumers and driving a global climate crisis,” said the California Democrat.
Jimmy Carter Turns 100: Birthday Greetings to a Man Who Has More Than Endured
He took a unique route to redemption, building up the most exemplary post-presidency in American history.
With Five Weeks to Go, Harris Needs to Seize Momentum Again
In the home stretch of the presidential election, Kamala Harris and the Democrats have to regain the momentum that they ceded to Donald Trump a few weeks ago.
He’s Looking Over You
Trump’s abortion policy will capture you.
Biden Angrily Fact-Checks Gross Trump Lie
While Democrats too often allow Donald Trump to lie with impunity, the former president’s attempt at depriving hurricane victims of hope was a bridge too far for President Joe Biden.
How Major News Orgs Help GOP and Trump
Report shows they focus on human drama, while ignoring actual policy implications affecting us all.
Elon Musk Wants to Fix the Federal Government Like He Fixed Twitter
Musk fired 80 percent of the Twitter staff and he didn’t follow any of those “woke” layoff practices. He thinks that’s what the US government needs.
Want to Keep Noncitizens From Voting? Here’s How to Do It — & Why the GOP Won’t
The SAVE Act is the latest weapon in Republicans’ campaign to determine who gets to cast a ballot in the United States.
Bang for Your Buck 2: Deciding Who or What To Support in This Critical Election
It’s like sports betting, only the payout is our future.
As One GOP Conspiracy Theory Implodes, Another Emerges
Following the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Donald Trump has added a new wrinkle to one of his baseless conspiracy theories.
Rewriting Reality: How the Battle for History Shapes the Future
Attacks on US education and historical truth mirror global authoritarianism.
2022 ‘Defeat the Mandates’ Rally Returns, Now ‘Rescue the Republic’
RFK Jr., Robert Malone, et al. will once again descend on Washington as MAGA escalates its war on public health.
Now Trump Owns the Mark Robinson Mess
Donald Trump had a week to withdraw his support from Mark Robinson. Now that he has failed to do so, the North Carolina lieutenant governor’s latest scandal is his as well.
Free Speech Hero Musk Suspends X Account of Journalist
Elon Musk apparently only champions free speech when it comes to right-wing propaganda and misinformation.
Speak of the Devils: The Animals We Fear the Most Are Fading Away
Names matter. When we fear something, it becomes psychologically easier to withhold empathy for it or, worse, kill it. Nobody feels sorry for the devil.
Idiøt — Does Donald Trump Think Sweden Is After Him Over IKEA?
On Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed that “countries want to kill me” because of his vague plan to bring furniture manufacturers back to the US.
By ‘SANEtizing’ Trump, the Media Is a Threat to Democracy
By portraying Donald Trump as something other than a mentally ill grifter, the media is doing a disservice to the country and is helping him for the third election in a row.
The Real Impact of New Georgia Hand-Count Rule
Chaos, errors, conspiracies, and a potential presidential power grab.
Fox Business News to Replace Stock Ticker With List of Price of Groceries
Here is a satirical look at the lengths to which Fox News might go to make the economy appear worse than it is.
Oil and Gas Sponsorship of Global Sports Hits $5.6 Billion, Report Finds
The first attempt to quantify the scale of “sportswashing” is likely to be an underestimate, authors warn.
Top 1 Percent Own More Wealth Than 7.9 Billion People
A new report from Oxfam describes a “movement toward a global oligarchy” that allows a few uber-wealthy individuals to shape global affairs for their own benefit.
Need a Lift? How About a Non-Catastrophic View of the 2024 Election?
We interrupt our regularly scheduled hand wringing.
Donald Trump Drills Deep Into the Pockets of Fossil Fuel
Look at Trump’s words under a microscope. What do you see?
What a Real Trump Fact Check Should Look Like
or, WhoWhatWhy Awards Trump Infinite Pinocchios for Most Ridiculous Thing Ever Said
JD Vance Channels Richard Nixon
Donald Trump’s running mate is working very hard to project that he is a normal human being. His efforts are falling short.
Unburdened by Talking Points, Harris Does Her Best Work
Caution is useless against Trump, who will do anything to win. That is why Harris, who is dazzling when just being herself, should go off-script more often.
Slew of Pre-Election Lawsuits Are Evidence of a Democracy in Decline
Many of the proposed or newly implemented changes to election laws in many states may result in chaos and confusion on Election Day — which could allow Trump to tell a second Big Lie and further undermine US democracy should he lose.
Harris Tries to Bait Trump Into Doing Another Debate
Even though Kamala Harris says she has accepted a “debate” with Donald Trump on CNN, it seems as though she did not bother to tell the former president about that beforehand.