Qatar at Center of Battle for Hearts and Minds
Qatari virtues and vices are very much in the eye of the beholder.
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Americans Deserve an Honest Debate on Trump’s Big Bill
To prevent the American people from being outraged about the specifics of their “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Republicans have resorted to obfuscation and lies. The media could put a stop to this.
When MAGA Implodes, There Must Be Accountability, But Not Revenge
In the last article of our series on authoritarianism, we explain why it is so important that Donald Trump does not escape accountability again.
Trump Shares Craziest Conspiracy Theory Yet
The biggest story of our lifetime is that Donald Trump is nuts. Too bad that the mainstream media does such a poor job of covering it.
Elon Musk Claimed DOGE Was Rooting Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
You have to understand that Musk has his own definitions for waste, fraud, and abuse.
Ernst Doubles Down: The Poor Need Jesus, Not Health Insurance
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Saturday emphatically proved that she is a terrible human being. But at least those who lose health insurance because of GOP lawmakers like her can take solace in the fact that, like all humans, she will one day perish from this earth.
The Dictator’s Doom Loop Revisited: Trump Won’t Go Gentle
Which is worse, the cliff or the off-ramp?
Senate Republicans Try Out ‘We All Die’ Slogan to Justify Medicaid Cuts
Republicans keep saying the quiet part out loud, so we are wondering what it would look like if they actually told their voters the truth.
The Dismantling of the Global Order That America Created
A former NATO ambassador shows how Trump has shattered 80 years of global trust in just 120 days, forcing allies to act without America for the first time.
Trump Throws Leonard Leo Under the Bus
Until today, insiders knew Leonard Leo as the man who engineered a right-wing takeover of the US judiciary. Now, MAGA nation will believe that he is somehow responsible for any ruling in which judges uphold the Constitution.
Methane Trackers Meet a New Moment
The Trump administration is undoing reporting and regulation of a powerful climate pollutant. Can nonprofit and third-party trackers fill the gap?
TACO Wednesday at the White House: Trump Loses His Cool, Then a Key Decision
After facing an embarrassing question about why he “always chickens out,” Donald Trump got even worse news Wednesday evening when a federal court ruled that his cherished tariffs were imposed on US trading partners illegally.
The Latest Gaza Aid Scam
Sixty-five percent of Israelis favor biblical genocide in Gaza.
Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation
As US restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas.
The Only American Jobs Establishment Dems Seem to Care About Are Their Own
Congressional Democrats worried about getting primaried by younger challengers actually willing to fight the Trump administration should do their party a favor and get out of the way.
Memorial Day Flyover: Off We Go Into the Wild Red Yonder
Another merry medley of madness.
Trump’s Memorial Day Message Should Worry Nation’s Judges… and Psychiatrists
Let’s all hope that Donald Trump’s Memorial Day rant doesn’t get anybody killed.
In Rare Rebuke of Putin, Trump Still Manages to Criticize Zelenskyy and Biden
Donald Trump rarely calls out Russian President Vladimir Putin. On Sunday night, he did so and warned him to stop targeting Ukrainian civilians or trying to take over the entire country.
Trump’s Mafia-Style Management Makes Supplicants Prostrate Themselves Before HIM
Here we imagine the behind-the-scenes action where capos bring requests before the Don.
Convicted Felon Addresses West Point Graduates
Ahead of Memorial Day, West Point made a peculiar choice of commencement speaker.
Why Cannes Still Matters: Dreams, Art, Parties, and the Enduring Magic of Cinema
Amid yacht parties and red carpets, Cannes proves cinema still matters — where art fights commerce and collective dreams refuse to surrender to algorithms.
One Small Thing: Use Your Efforts to Help People
With everything going on, we might forget the individuals being impacted in the fray. Keep your sights on them. They matter the most.
After Trump’s Abandonment of Ukraine, US Agreements and Commitments Mean Nothing
With the world watching, Ukraine pays a heavy price for its misplaced trust in American guarantees.
Fresh Off Crypto Grift Party, Trump Is Giving Himself Another Tariff High
Like an addict looking for a high, Donald Trump seems to be itching to show the world who is boss all the time. On Friday, he scratched that itch by, once again, sending stock markets into a tailspin.
When Thinking Stops, Evil Spreads: The Danger in Our Everyday Compliance
When we stop thinking, we enable harm. Elizabeth Minnich warns that systemic evils don’t need monsters — “it takes all of us” through everyday compliance.
Embrace the Suck: Words of Wisdom From the Front Line of the Fight for Democracy
You will never have more power than you do right now.
Can States and Cities Lead on Climate Under Trump?
As the federal government attacks climate programs, subnational governments are pledging to step up.
Trump First — Americans Know Their President’s Priorities
It’s a small comfort that Americans seem to finally be catching on to Trump.
Trump Ambushes South African President With False Claims of ‘White Genocide’
For the second time this year, Donald Trump ambushed the democratically elected leader of a US ally in the Oval Office. At the same time, he only has good things to say about authoritarian rulers who give him things.
Corruption Over Cruelty — Why Trump Is No Hitler
There are plenty of reasons why comparisons between MAGA and the Nazis are appropriate. However, luckily for us, Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler have much less in common.
CBO: Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Is a Net Loser for Low-Income Families
While Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will provide a hefty tax cut to the rich, low-income Americans and future generations will end up paying for it, the Congressional Budget Office found.
An $18M Grant Would Have Drastically Reduced Food Waste. Then the EPA Cut It.
The Rhode Island project to create local jobs, launch compost hubs, and reduce emissions was years in the making.
Silicon Valley: In the Land of the Digital Robber Barons
Items: Car talk, RFK bathes in sewage, and new nuttery from Trump
Here Comes the Republicans’ Big Beautiful RED TAPE and RED INK Budget!
It’s red tape for the 90 percent accessing benefits and red ink to fund tax cuts and contracts for the 1 percent sucking down tax breaks.
Republicans Can’t Agree on What Moody’s Downgrade Means
Republicans are struggling to come up with a cohesive message that explains why Moody’s decided to downgrade the credit rating of the United States ahead of the passage of their “big, beautiful bill.”
As It Turns Out, ‘They’ Didn’t Try to Kill Trump After All
Republicans would love to believe that the assassination attempts on Donald Trump were part of some grand conspiracy. FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino dashed those hopes on Sunday.
Imagine a World in Which Stephen Miller Gets to Do Whatever He Wants
Ultimately, authoritarianism is about ruling in the absence of accountability. Now imagine what the likes of Stephen Miller or Tom Homan would do if they knew there would be no consequences for their actions. It’s a scary thought!
Alito, Thomas Show No Interest in Rule of Law as SCOTUS Deals Trump Another Loss
The Supreme Court dealt Donald Trump another stinging defeat on Friday. But the real news is that Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas seem determined to side with the administration in almost any case.
What’s Really Behind Qatar’s Offer of an Arabian Air Force One
The Arabian Peninsula and the Gulf states understand better than anyone else the power of a gift.
Hijacking America: The Silent Coalition Behind Democracy’s Decline
A covert alliance of wealth, faith, and fear is quietly dismantling American democracy — one lie, one spectacle, and one grievance at a time.
‘Hawaiʻi Will Not Be Deterred’ From Suing Big Oil
Facing record-breaking fires and floods, and now attacks from the Trump administration, the state is suing oil companies to make them pay for a “decades-long campaign of deception.”
Produce the Body: Why Habeas Corpus Is the Mother of All Our Rights
Trump’s glue-eating necrophile house-elf says the administration is “actively looking” at the suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus. Americans should “actively look at” overthrowing these tyrants.
Something to Remember When Trump Takes Credit: Fentanyl Deaths Plummeted in 2024
Drug overdose deaths, especially those related to fentanyl, plunged in 2024, which is something every American should keep in mind before Donald Trump tries to take credit for the successes of others.
RFK Jr. Isn’t Bothered by Measles
Why does the HHS secretary appear to be doing everything he can to promote the deadly virus’s spread?
One Small Thing: Stand Up for Our Institutions
Right now, we must stand strong against the dismantling of our public libraries and independent local schools.