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Chilling ICE Arrests Send a Message to Students: You May Be Next
The message is clear: Think twice about what you say or write, because we can grab you at any time.
Atlantic’s Goldberg Under Fire Over the Cabinet’s ‘Group Chat’ Leak
The ‘Atlantic’ published a more complete version of the controversial Signal group chat proving that the cabinet discussion indeed should have been classified.
US Arrests a Prominent MS-13 Leader… Maybe
For far too long, media outlets have taken members of the Trump administration at their word. For the media to do its job, a lot more skepticism is needed, beginning with simple announcements concerning purported law enforcement victories.
South Dakota’s Anti-Democratic Bills Reflect Growing National Trend
South Dakota’s newest resolutions are part of a nationwide initiative to stop citizens from making their voices heard.
Putin’s Point Man: What’s Behind Steve Witkoff’s Ties to the Russian Mafia?
And who is the mysterious “mutual friend” who got Witkoff to do a favor for a Russian mobster?
These Companies Are Backtracking on Climate in Bow to Conservatives
Social media platforms, energy companies, investment firms, airlines, big banks, and philanthropic organizations have backtracked on their environmental pledges to fall in line with the Trump administration’s anti-climate agenda.
Foreign Policy ‘Genius’ Trump Rails Against Strengthening EU-Canada Alliance
Donald Trump’s late-night rants often reveal his deepest feelings, grievances, and insecurities. And, just about every time, they also show how much of a dunce he is.
Contempt: Can the Courts Stand Up for the Rule of Law?
The courts may not have armies, but they have powers.
What Was the Trump-Putin Telephone Call Really About?
With Trump selling Ukraine out, Europe has a very narrow window to act decisively in Ukraine’s defense, and its own.
The Next Target for Trump’s Authoritarian Ambitions: Elections
Donald Trump on Tuesday issued an executive order that would make sweeping changes to how elections in the US are held… all to benefit the GOP.
Trump Moves to a More Efficient Fascism
What better way to gut the rule of law than to castrate the professionals who practice it?
Utilities Are Shutting Off Power to a Growing Number of Households
While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise.
The Staggering Incompetence Permeating the Trump Administration May Save Us All
The Trump administration’s level of malice is off the charts. Fortunately, so is its level of incompetence, which might prevent it from doing even worse damage to America.
You Could Be Next: Trump Can Seize Your Devices and Then….
Anyone — anyone — can be labeled a “security risk.”
What Could Go Wrong When Usha Vance Visits Greenland? A Lot!
It is not difficult to envision how the visit of second lady Usha Vance to Greenland could be turned into a spectacle that would allow Donald Trump to put more pressure on Greenlandic and Danish leaders.
Trump’s Surrogates Serve Up an Embarrassing Display of Nonsense on Sunday Shows
Defending the indefensible is an unenviable task, but Trump administration officials from Pam Bondi to Tom Homan gave it a shot on Sunday.
America Needs a Patrick Henry Moment to Fight Trump’s Tyranny
Today is the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” speech. In light of Donald Trump’s march toward authoritarianism, his words are as important now as they were then.
Republicans Cancel Jackie Robinson, Then Pretend It Was an Accident
Trump’s party is removing any reference to historical records involving people of color and LGBTQ Americans.
Searched, Deported: Why Should We Care About the Law, Anyway?
Who are they coming for next?
A Deep Dive Into Why Everything Is Bonkers in Trump’s America
Philosopher John Rawls dared to envision what a truly good and fair society would look like. It doesn’t look anything like us.
Two Months In, Trump Is Going for Broke
The speed and breadth with which Donald Trump is turning the United States into an authoritarian state, through both legal and unconstitutional means, is breathtaking.
One Small Thing: In the Fight Against Fascism, You Are Enough
Most of us don’t feel prepared to join a movement, much less start one. But it’s not as hard as you think. Doing small things together is how movements start — and grow into the force we want to become.
Front Page Deception: How the Headlines Distort the Stories
Legacy media wraps reality in velvet, right-wing media lights it on fire.
What Everyone Gets Wrong About The Economy
Think you know how wealth moves through the economy? Dean Baker reveals the hidden rules and policies that actually determine who gets ahead.
If Trump’s Reign of Terror Works on Rich Lawyers, It’ll Work on Everyone
You might not think that Donald Trump bullying a law firm into submission is a particularly bad sign for where we are on the road to authoritarianism — but it is.
‘Billionaires Over Life on Earth:’ Trump EPA Guts Environmental Protections
“The Trump administration is trying to roll back decades of critical health and safety regulations that have saved millions of lives and are all that’s standing between us and runaway climate change.”
Murkowski Says GOP Lawmakers Cower in Fear of Trump and Musk
It is rare for Republicans to voice any criticism of Donald Trump or Elon Musk. One GOP senator who occasionally does so knows why: fear.
‘We Cannot Trust the Russians’: Ukrainians Skeptical About Ceasefire Hopes
Caught between Putin’s obstinate determination to keep pounding Ukraine and Donald Trump’s obvious sympathy for the Kremlin’s line, Kyiv faces a daunting future.
Chief Justice Roberts Has Buyer’s Remorse for Making Trump an Unaccountable King
The Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts played a major role in enabling Donald Trump (and paving the way to his election). Some hand-wringing now about statements the president made about impeaching judges does not change that.
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.
