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Plastic Pollution: So Much Bigger Than Straws
The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.
From Trump and Musk on Down, Everybody in This Administration Is Lying
Starting at the very top, the level of dishonesty in this administration is unprecedented and cause for grave concern.
Trump Is Slashing Services So He Can Renew Tax Breaks for the Wealthy
Trump’s first-term tax breaks are set to expire at the end of this year. To renew them, Trump needs to raise cash fast. He hopes that tariffs will do the trick.
Warning for Donald Trump: You May Be Committing a Crime
You’re breaking laws, and ruining lives, but have you ever considered the possibility that you may, someday soon — cross the wrong person?
Feckless Democrats Get the Bill for Their Refusal to Put Up a Fight
Democratic leaders have a tendency to play things safe, which is the worst strategy to counter an authoritarian government. That approach has now resulted in record-low approval ratings that should serve as a wakeup call to start fighting back.
Trump Finds New Conspiracy Theory to Embrace in Post-Midnight Rant
Just after midnight, Donald Trump took to social media to amplify a new conspiracy theory and declare void the pardons of members of the January 6 committee.
Republicans Are Speaking the Truth for Once… to Prepare Trump’s Next Big Lie
In order to keep Americans from souring on Donald Trump’s policies, Republicans have to (once again) lie to them and pretend that it is somehow Joe Biden’s fault that the previously solid economy is now faltering.
Vladimir Putin Is Applauding the Republican Assault on American Government
What more could Putin want? Destroying America’s government, insulting and threatening allies, and causing a great recession or depression?
Is There a Plan If Trump Orders an Attack on a NATO Country?
Donald Trump’s apparent obsession with annexing more land coupled with his irrationality could easily result in him ordering an attack on a couple of NATO territories. What happens then?
Israel’s Times May be ‘A-Changing’
Israel’s times may be “a-changin,” to borrow singer Bob Dylan’s phrase.
Could Musk Buy Trump His Own Private Army?
Private armies now threaten democracy. When billionaires can buy their own military force, warfare itself becomes a deadly business venture.
‘Democrats Will Continue to Fight’ Says Schumer in Capitulation Speech
Senate Minority “Leader” Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Thursday that he would vote with Republicans to push a GOP-backed continuing resolution through Congress.
Trump at CPAC 2025: Attack Climate Policy and Double Down on Denial
Conservative conference featured global right-wing speakers from Liz Truss to JD Vance calling for an end to climate protections.
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump’s Revenge Plot Against Law Firm
Donald Trump has made no secret out of wanting to use all levers of power against those whom he feels wronged him or who were involved in exposing his Big Lie.
Unhinged Rants Put Trump’s Lunacy on Full Display
As this week has shown, it’s not ideal to have a crazy person run the United States of America.
As the Politics of Climate Change Shift, How Can Ordinary People Respond?
According to the founder of the Environmental Voter Project, the best way to move beyond despair is to take action.
One Small Thing: Hang on to the Truth… And Keep Sharing It
As the world looks on agape at our leaders’ brash bullying tactics, the fight for decency is well under way in our neighborhoods and towns.
On Day 50, Trump Is Still a Dictator but Hasn’t Kept Many of His Other Promises
Fifty days into his presidency, how is Donald Trump doing? We looked at some of his major campaign promises and whether he has kept them.
Of All the Bad Things Trump Is Doing, This May Be the Most Alarming
Members of the opposition just disappearing is a hallmark of fascism. We now have our first case in the US.
AI, Musk, and Mass Displacement: A New Replacement Theory
When will AI get around to coming for its super-rich tech-bro fans?
Domestically and Abroad, Trump Is Doing Unfathomable Damage to the US
Most Americans don’t have an inkling of how bad the damage is that Donald Trump is inflicting on the country right now.
I’ve Heard People Say That Donald Trump Never Smiles
Trump delivered his thanks to John Roberts with an “I got away with it” grin.
Trump Begs House GOP’s Budget Hawks to Betray Their Principles Once Again
Ironically, destroying the government will become more difficult once it is shut down. Therefore, Donald Trump is not above a bit of groveling to get House Republicans to pass a continuing resolution.
In Revealing Move, Trump Welcomes (White) South Africans to US
Countless Africans are suffering from famine, disease, and conflicts. But only one group is deemed worthy by Donald Trump to become Americans. Not surprisingly, it’s the richest (and whitest).
Tactics to Survive Dictatorship: Secession Enters the Conversation
If the alternative to dictatorship is civil war, what kind of civil war might be winnable?
February Jobs Growth Lags Far Behind Standard Trump Set Himself
The February jobs report lagged behind expectations. And who can blame employers for not hiring if they have to deal with Donald Trump’s erratic economic policies?
Democracy vs. Constitution — The Paradox That Could Break America
Democracy’s greatest achievement — creating a “big tent” for all — may have destroyed our constitutional system’s ability to adapt and govern effectively.
Trump Caves (Again) As Idiocy of Tariff Plan Becomes Apparent (Again)
When it comes to imposing tariffs and immediately suspending them, Donald Trump’s behavior is downright bipolar.
Cuts to US Weather and Climate Research Could Put Public Safety at Risk
Firings and budget cuts could slow emergency disaster response and weaken resilience efforts.
CBO: Republican Budget Plans Require Medicaid Cuts
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said on Wednesday that hundreds of billions of dollars would have to be cut from Medicaid if Republicans want to achieve their goal of slashing $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Headgear of the New Regime
The replacement has fewer stars, but all the warmth of autocracy.
Why Is Pam Bondi on Fox News All the Time?
Pam Bondi will be an attorney general like no other. And that’s not a good thing.
America in Crisis: Serious Times + Unserious Leaders = Serious Trouble
Donald Trump’s address to Congress really did highlight the state of the Union, and it isn’t good.
Jeff Bezos: The Main Thing He Actually Innovated Was His Myth
Amazon is the monster that is eating everything, including American democracy
Russia, Ukraine, US: The Global Chessboard
Geopolitical expert reveals hidden forces reshaping global power, from Trump-Zelenskyy tensions to Russia and China’s strategic calculus.
As Trump Launches Trade War, Trudeau Seeks Allies Among the American People
The contrast in leadership between the US and Canada was on full display Tuesday, as Donald Trump reveled in his trade war while Justin Trudeau tried to rally Americans and Canadians alike.
Europe Faces Increased Heat Mortality in Coming Decades
Extreme temperature caused by unchecked climate change could claim 2.3 million lives in Europe by 2100, a new study warns.
What Abortion in France Says About Politics in America
One year ago, France guaranteed the freedom to end a pregnancy in its constitution. Americans then reelected the man who set up the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Does the role of religion in politics explain the split?
Trump’s Border Boast Reveals True Motivation Behind Tariffs
Within 24 hours after announcing that illegal border crossings were at their lowest point ever, Donald Trump said that he will put in place tariffs on Mexico and Canada… for not doing enough to secure the border.
Trump Unleashes the Corporate Beast
Soon, very soon, even Trump’s supporters will see the harm from deregulation
Dems Have Some Questions About Trump’s Shady Deal With Indicted NYC Mayor
The Trump administration’s demand to dismiss the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resulted in a full-blown scandal. Now, two senior Democrats want some answers.
The Math Behind Musk’s Email Harassment Scheme Does Not Add Up
Elon Musk wants all government employees to send emails summarizing their work weeks to their managers and the Office of Personnel Management. How much time would it take to read them all, and how much would that cost? We did the math.
Great News, America! Elon Musk Is ‘Crawling’ Through Your Social Security Data
The first step to getting rid of Social Security or completely remaking it is to get Americans to mistrust a widely popular system. Elon Musk is trying to do just that.
The GOP’s Epic Quest to Blame Dems for Looming Shutdown Begins
While Democrats frequently bail out Republicans before they can shut down the government, this should not be one of those times.
Trump Wants Revenge for How Putin and He Were Mistreated by US Law Enforcement
Trump and Vance teamed up against Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in an effort to browbeat him into accepting a bad ceasefire deal with Putin.
Republicans Dominate List of Top Congressional Performance Artists in February
For a second time this year, we compiled a list of lawmakers who are most brazenly seeking attention.