‘Literally Anybody Else’ Would Crush Biden, Trump in November
A new poll shows that generic candidates from either party would do far better in this year’s election than Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
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The Direct Links Between Southern Brazil’s Massive Flooding and Climate Denial
Right-wing groups are peddling false claims that the heavy rainfall that led to the region’s disastrous flooding in May is not related to climate change.
Musk’s Donations Aren’t the Problem, His Control of the Twitter Algorithm Is
Lots of people are atwitter about reports that Elon Musk plans to give about $200 million to help get Donald Trump elected. But it’s not his political donations that are most concerning.
In Ukraine, It’s Inexpensive Drones Against Tanks
FPV drones are being touted as a cheap way to destroy expensive armored vehicles, but experts caution we shouldn’t overestimate their effectiveness.
Sir Keir Starmer’s State-School-Educated Cabinet
A quiet revolution in the UK’s top governing tier.
Congressional Democrats Rush to Slow Down Biden Nomination
Congressional Democrats are urging the DNC not to hold a “virtual roll call” next week that would accelerate the nomination of President Joe Biden.
Menendez Found Guilty of Bribery, Schumer Calls for Resignation
Following the conviction of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), high-level Democrats called for the lawmaker to resign in disgrace, leaving Republicans baffled as to why a party wouldn’t want a convicted felon to run for office.
Climate Change Is Coming for Hospitals
Thousands of hospitals are at risk of shutting down due to an extreme weather event. Experts say it’s time to adapt.
How Will J.D. Vance Do in a Coup?
The addition of J.D. Vance to the Republican ticket raises the question of what he brings to the table.
Trump Judge Dismisses Documents Case
A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump has dismissed a case accusing the former president of illegally hoarding classified documents after leaving office.
After 8 Years of Violent Rhetoric, MAGA Media Blames Dems for Trump Shooting
Will the response of right-wing media lead to even more chaos?
Donald Trump Is Still a Menace (and Other Truths)
The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump shows that many different things can be true when they are viewed through a nonpartisan lens.
Trump Fine After Shooting at Pennsylvania Rally
Democrats are quick to condemn political violence; Republicans are quick to condemn Democrats.
The Democratic Party’s ‘Civil War’ Is More Civil Than a War… for Now
Right now, the civil war among the Democrats is very civil.
What’s Up With Gen Z?
My jaded, heartsick Gen Z compatriots, you should know that you have more power than you realize.
Twitter Deceives Users, EU Commission Finds, Musk Faces Heavy Fine
The EU Commission on Friday issued a preliminary finding that Elon Musk’s X likely violated Europe’s Digital Services Act. If that finding is confirmed, the company faces a hefty fine that could total $200 million.
Life Is Unfair — Just Ask Joe Biden
Thursday’s press conference showed that Joe Biden is judged differently than Donald Trump… by members of his own party, the media, and the American people. That may not be fair, but it’s necessary. And it also showed that neither man should be president.
We Counted to 10, Slowly, and Joe Biden’s Still on the Mat
When a star athlete ruptures an Achilles, six MVP awards can’t answer the only questions on every GM’s mind: Can they play, can they compete, can they win?
From Tear Gas to Trump: How One Week in Seattle Shaped 21st Century Politics
From Seattle’s streets to the White House: How four days of protests in 1999 sparked the populist revolution that’s still shaping America and the world today.
Trump Is Getting Awfully Defensive About Project 2025
In the face of growing evidence to the contrary, Donald Trump again disavows the radical Project 2025.
To Catch a Predator: Lack of Laws Puts Women at Risk of Deepfake Attacks
As women are being increasingly targeted by the spread of deepfake pornographic images online, international and domestic lawmakers struggle to create legislation that effectively protects victims from these attacks.
Biden’s Fate Will Be Decided Soon, but Not by DC Press Corps
The nation’s pundits are panicking over Biden’s acuity, not threats to representative American democracy by Trump and MAGA Republicans.
Devastating Poll for Biden, Trump Will Make Each Man Feel Good
A new poll delivered a wakeup call to both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. They’ll probably ignore it.
How Much Will Climate Change Drag Down the Economy?
It’s a trillion-dollar question.
Is Doing ‘The Honorable Thing’ Still an Option for Biden?
For now, Democrats wanting Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race are being polite about it. Don’t expect that to last.
The Media Is Blowing It… Again
Journalists have found a new way to screw up their election coverage: Knowing about Joe Biden’s frailty but keeping quiet about it.
To Prevent America From Falling Into Fascism
Eleven suggestions for the next 117 days.
She Meant Nothin’ to Me, I Swear
Trump claims he knows nothing about Project 2025, but he’s denied lovers before.
Fossil Fuels, the Courts, the Religious Right, and the Road to Minority Rule
Central to the trajectory America has followed for several generations is a still enormously powerful fossil fuel industry.
The SAVE Act Epitomizes the MAGA GOP
It’s already illegal for noncitizens to vote; that hasn’t stopped Republicans from creating legislation that uses this nonexistent threat as an excuse for voter suppression.
Water Scarcity Likely To Increase in the Coming Decades
Hydrological modeling suggests that by 2100 more than 65 percent of the world’s population might, at least sporadically, lack access to clean water.
The Bad Guys’ Full-Court Press
What’s gone on with the Supreme Court may sound technical, but that’s the sound of your country going down the drain.
An Easy, Outside-the-Box Solution to the Democrats’ Biden Problem
Want to convince Joe Biden to drop out? You don’t need polls or good arguments… just stage an act of God.
Trump, Breitbart Hilariously Lack Introspection About Electoral College
Without a shred of self-awareness, right-wing news outlets and Donald Trump appeared to lament European electoral systems that denied populist parties equal representation. If that bothers them, they must be really upset about the Electoral College.
The Democrats’ Binary Choice Fallacy
After calls for the president to drop out of the race, the Biden campaign wants to make this election about a binary choice. But that’s how the country got into this mess in the first place.
John Roberts Throws Open a Pandora’s Box of Authoritarianism
The US Supreme Court uses tortured logic to give all future presidents absolute immunity for “official acts” while in the White House. The lack of clarity in the ruling will ensure years and years of litigation.
The Supreme Court Is the Tyrant Now
In many ways, the past few weeks have seen the Supreme Court issuing a Declaration of Dependence on themselves, on corporations, and on Donald Trump.
The Democrats Are Blowing It
Obviously, Joe Biden has very little in common with Donald Trump. He is not a crook or a menace; he is just old. But they apparently share a desire to hold on to power — and there are some similarities in how their parties are handling events that should disqualify both of them from being president.
Make America a Mall Again
Can the great indoor shopping space cure our national loneliness?
Elon Musk Is a TRAITOR
If there is a right-wing piece of misinformation out there, Elon Musk is happy to amplify it.
Donald Trump Disagrees With Document He Claims to Know Nothing About
Donald Trump knows nothing about the Heritage Foundation’s controversial “Project 2025”… except that he doesn’t agree with parts that might hurt his campaign.
Has the American System Reached Its Expiration Date? A July 4th Examination
Felon vs. aging incumbent: Is this the best America can do? How our constitutional system is failing us, and how radical systemic changes could save it
What Right Shift? Labour Crushes Tories in UK Election
Across the globe, it’s bad to be the ruling party right now. Everybody seems to be unhappy. But why?
Zelenskyy Uses Independence Day Message for Passionate Appeal to Americans
The US is unquestionably Ukraine’s most important ally. It not only provides weapons and other support to the country but also functions as the main deterrent against further Russian aggression.
While We Were Shopping, the Country Was Lost
On July 4, let’s pause to get our priorities right