Trump’s Fox News Debate Ploy (Somewhat) Works Out
Donald Trump is trying to reset the terms agreed upon for the presidential debates this fall; but Kamala Harris is not interested in playing these games.
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Weirdos of the Day: Trump’s War on Grammar and Johnson’s Crazy Claim
One of the major storylines of this election has been that Democrats have finally figured out that ridiculing Donald Trump and calling him and the GOP “weird” is a very effective strategy. In this feature, we will periodically highlight some of the ways in which the former president and his supporters are providing new examples every day of just how odd they are.
Trump’s ‘Election Interference’ Claim Takes Another Hit
New York prosecutors said it is up to the judge in Donald Trump’s falsification of business records trial when the former president should be sentenced.
The Fourth Estate Strikes Back: WaPo Headline Lets Harris Know the Score
I had been wondering when the MSM would get around to firing a shot across Harris’s bow.
GOP’s Impeachment Nothingburger Ends with a Whimper
Republicans have finally released their report on their “investigation” into Joe Biden.
Media Withholds Assassin Angles: Like Reagan-Hinckley-Bush Connection
How withholding information on would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. harms the public interest and public trust.
Donald Trump Inspires Vets With Comments About the Medal of Honor
The former president denigrated Medal of Honor recipients in an effort to butter up a wealthy donor.
Does Trump’s Campaign Actually Want Him to Be President?
Team Trump has been making some baffling errors. On Sunday, they amplified a CNN clip that refutes many of their talking points criticizing Kamala Harris.
Want to Heal America? Here Is Where to Start
According to a new poll, there are more than 100 significant issues on which majorities of Democrats and Republicans agree. They range from traditionally conservative policies to those currently being decried as “socialist.”
The Anatomy of a MAGA Lie
If you want to understand how MAGA propaganda works, here is the perfect example.
Israel’s Ultranationalists Use Provocation to Avert Ceasefire
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, attempts to sabotage ceasefire negotiations by leading a mob into one of Islam’s holiest sites.
Trump’s Doom and Gloom Shtick Is Falling Flat
Eight years ago, Donald Trump promised unprecedented prosperity. Four years ago, he warned Americans that the US economy would fall apart without him. Since neither of these things has happened, his doomsday predictions this cycle are much less effective.
Your Thoughts Are Her Heartfelt Policy Positions
Kamala Harris is ready to endorse (almost) any of your beliefs.
Will Ukraine’s Shocking Attack Change the Calculus of War?
Morale booster? Bargaining chip? Symbolic — or pragmatic?
Donald Trump, Secret Service Protection, and Divine Intervention
If the Almighty himself is protecting you from harm, do you still need bulletproof glass? We certainly think so.
Blinded by the Light? Let’s Make Sure It’s Not Snuffed Out
Celebrate, take a breath, get to work!
Pro-Democracy Group to Sue Ohio Over Misleading Ballot Language
Ohio’s secretary of state appears to be trying to distort the language of a ballot initiative that would make redistricting in the Buckeye State less partisan.
Trump Proves His Scam-Based Economy Works for Him — Can It Work for You?
If you need $300,000 for legal fees or other expenses, just follow the “Donald Trump Guide to Making Money Off a Product That Is Otherwise Free.”
Gaslighting America: The GOP’s ‘Ministry of Truth’
How the war on reality threatens democracy. From January 6 to COVID-19, if truth becomes malleable we lose America’s ability to function coherently.
Can Tim Walz Mobilize Americans on Climate Change?
Kamala Harris’s straight-talking pick for VP adopted strict emissions standards on cars as governor of Minnesota and legislation to ensure electricity generation is carbon-free by 2040.
Trump, Musk Lovefest Triggers FEC Complaint
A watchdog group argues that Elon Musk’s use of X to host and promote Donald Trump violates campaign finance laws.
Rural and Urban America Find a Battleground in the Greater Idaho Movement
Thirteen rural counties in eastern Oregon contemplate joining Idaho in the hope of getting state representation more to their liking.
MAGA Voting Barriers Not Making Much New Headway in Presidential Swing States
The presidential election’s most restrictive voting environments are in red states.
Third Time Isn’t the Charm as Trump Fails Once Again to Get NY Judge Removed
Judge Juan Merchan slapped down the latest attempt of Donald Trump’s legal team to get him removed from the case prior to the sentencing hearing next month.
Japan’s Prime Minister Steps Down in What GOP Would Call a ‘Coup’
In what Donald Trump and his Republicans would foolishly call a “coup,” Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida decided to step aside to make way for a new leader who can bring change to his party.
Propaganda Event May Land Trump and Musk in Trouble for Violating Labor Laws
A major union filed a complaint against Donald Trump and Elon Musk after the two shared a laugh over the Tesla owner firing striking workers.
Permitting Reform Is Back. Is The Latest Deal Worth It?
Sens. Joe Manchin and John Barrasso offer a devil’s bargain: new power lines for clean energy transmission at the cost of more fossil fuels.
In Memoriam, Féline
Bidding a fond adieu to a kitten, discovered in the back alleys of Istanbul.
Ahead of ‘Interview,’ EU Warns Musk, Trump Against Spreading Harmful Propaganda
The EU Commission is warning Elon Musk to curb the spread of harmful misinformation during his “interview” with Donald Trump on Monday night. Good luck with that!
Get to Know the Real Kamala Harris
Fifteen years ago, then-San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris was a guest on Jeff Schechtman’s radio show. This interview provides an early glimpse into Harris’s priorities and approach to policy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Really Doesn’t Know How Coups Work
The GOP has a strange concept of coups.
Crowd-of-Control – Trump Is Losing It Over Rally Sizes
Donald Trump is spending his weekend stewing over the fact that he is no longer the biggest draw on the political scene.
Donald Trump Said He’d Like to Put Coaches in Charge…
It looks like Trump may get his wish if Kamala Harris and her VP pick, former high school football coach Tim Walz, win the election.
Ted Cruz, Odious Demagogue
Unlike some members of the GOP Performance Artist Caucus, Ted Cruz (R-TX) is smart enough to know better. This week, he weighed in on the Olympics.
Nuclear Cascade Effects
Is the worst idea actually a good for Israel, geopolitically speaking?
Should the Media Publish the Leaked Trump Documents?
Should a news outlet publish unauthenticated information that was leaked by an unknown actor and could be the result of a foreign hack attack?
Trump No Longer Loves the Polls
Why is Donald Trump behind in key swing state polls? According to his campaign, it’s because of biased pollsters pursuing insidious goals.
Trump, Republicans Are Crushing the HypocritOlympics
Republicans are having a real problem this cycle trying to make Kamala Harris and Tim Walz look bad. Perhaps that’s because their candidate is so much worse in every way.
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?
How Is Donald Trump Still So Bad at This?
It takes a medal-worthy degree of willful ignorance to know as little about most policy issues as Donald Trump does.
The Financial World’s Untamed Beast
Cryptocurrency: Pandemic boom, spectacular bust, now rising again. Is it revolutionizing finance or another factor threatening economic stability?
Trump Says Some Crazy Stuff, But GOP Voters Won’t Know
Instead of consuming pre-screened and specially curated clips of news events like Donald Trump’s rambling press conference Thursday, it would be good if Americans watched the whole thing.
Bangladesh Is Left Without a Government
After its prime minister fled to India, Bangladesh’s army offered to take over. While protesters say they won’t accept that, the alternative may be anarchy.
How Colleges Can Become ‘Living Labs’ for Combating Climate Change
Professors are increasingly combining classroom instruction with efforts to “green” campuses.
Another Crack in Trump’s Wall of Silence and Loyalty
The former president is finding that one-way loyalty has its limits.
Jim Jordan Finds Another Family Member to Harass
Jim Jordan is going on a major fishing operation. This time, he hopes to find something, anything, that will allow Republicans to question the impartiality of Judge Juan Merchan.
15 Years Before the White House: Kamala Harris Talks Crime Policies
From San Francisco DA to presidential hopeful: Kamala Harris’s evolving stance on criminal justice, in her own words.
Donald Trump and the Art of the Insult
Trump hits on a great way to bring the country together.