Who’s Us in Us vs. Them?
“They need to wake up scared and go to bed scared.”
— Alex Karp, Palantir co-founder. “They” means our enemies, whoever they are.
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Trump Supporters May Not Be Nazis, but They Would Have Made Good Ones
There were all kinds of Nazis… and each of them has an equivalent in the MAGA movement.
Offshoring and Onshoring
Trump ships American laws far away, making room for foreign gifts.
Trump’s ‘Phony Energy Emergency’ Used by DOJ to Target State Climate Laws
“There is no energy emergency, and Trump’s stated reasoning for it is as much a scam as every other pathetic con and hustle this president attempts,” said one consumer campaigner.
Ukraine’s Rare Earth Mineral Deal With Washington Gains Time for Kyiv
Although there was no guarantee to defend Ukraine, the deal means that any future attack against Ukraine will also be an attack against American interests.
The Ditzes of TrumpWorld Ratchet Up the Crazy
Watching the king and his courtiers compete with each other in clownishness would be fun if it weren’t all so dangerous and deadly.
The Amazing Trumpino Saves the Economy Again (From Himself)
Like Charlie Brown trusting that Lucy will let him kick the football, Wall Street once again hopes that Donald Trump has come to his senses.
GOP’s Reconciliation Bill Would Boot 8.6 Million Americans Off Medicaid
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts that more than 8 million Americans would lose their Medicaid coverage if a Republican reconciliation bill is signed into law.
After Trump’s Qatar G(r)ift: Russia Offers to Remake White House IT System
Now that it is clear that Donald Trump will accept gifts/bribes from foreign leaders, governments from across the globe rushed to offer their services as well.
Dazed and Confused: Does Trump Have a Plan?
Probably not. And for us that’s a damned good thing.
Donald Trump Is Breaking the Emoluments Clause to the Tune of $1B a Month
The president of the United States is continually debasing his office by openly taking bribes from around the world.
Elon Musk – Rich in All the Wrong Ways
When you really think about it, Elon Musk is a pathetic figure… and he would be worthy of our pity if he were just another lost man looking for approval in all the wrong places.
Trump Almost Never Pays Out — Not Publicly
And his pattern of dodging payment and legal manipulation is instructive.
After Sowing Fear, Trump Pitches Self-Deportation Plan Based on Trust
Donald Trump thinks that immigrants are “animals,” but now he has an offer for them that he hopes they can’t refuse.
Trump Sends Mixed Messages About the Mixed Messages He Sent Earlier
A main obstacle to trade deals and Republican efforts to pass Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” is that everybody knows the president cannot be trusted.
Houthi Truce Agreement Raises Questions About Trump’s Commitment to Israel
Trump’s decision not to give Israel advanced warning that the US was signing a truce with Houthi rebels may signal a more serious split with Israel.
What Are the Health Impacts of Plastic?
Scientists are still investigating exactly how plastic additives and microplastics affect our bodies, but they’re worried about what they’ve learned so far.
Has NPR Passed Its Sell-By Date?
NPR: Broadcasting tote bags since 1971. But can they survive a knife fight, their own risk aversion, and that they still think they’re college radio?
Trump’s Confused Q&As Evoke Memories of Chaotic COVID Press Conferences
When he was last in office during a global crisis, Donald Trump’s crazy press conferences contributed to the country souring on him. Now, his frequent media availabilities serve as powerful reminders of why the American people rejected him in 2020.
Millions Stand to Lose Medicaid Coverage If Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Passes
Medicaid cuts are one of the main ways in which Republicans want to pay for President Donald Trump’s agenda. However, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that this would cost millions of Americans their health care coverage.
Who Knows What the White House Is Up To? Not Donald Trump
By his own admission, Donald Trump doesn’t know much. We explore the reasons why he is so ignorant.
Trump’s Worst Nominee: The Country Deserves a Vote on Ed Martin
Ed Martin is likely the worst among all of Donald Trump’s terrible nominees. The American people deserve to learn more about him… and who the Republican senators are who would support him.
Trump’s Chaos Moving America From Global Dominance Toward Global Irrelevance
Trump’s erratic behavior threatens America’s domestic economy. The damage to America’s global credibility could prove to be even more dangerous.
Joe Biden Is Ruining Things for Democrats (Again)
The only thing that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will achieve by re-emerging into the public square is to remind Americans souring on Donald Trump that they didn’t like their other options, either.
One Small Thing: Finish What You Start
Pulling a project together can be daunting, but splitting it into small tasks and asking for help is the way to get it done and build community.
Trump Bypasses Community Input To Fast-Track Energy Projects That Risk Pollution
In his first 100 days, Trump has slashed the environmental processes safeguarding the nation’s energy projects.
Forget the Polls and the Looming Recession — Here Is a Sign Trump Is in Trouble
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will not run for senate next year, which makes it much more likely that Democrat Jon Ossoff will get reelected… and that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) will jump into the race.
A Tale of Two Numbers: Lives Saved by Trump and the April Jobs Report
At what point do we stop believing?
MAGA Republicans Enthusiastically Embrace Trump’s Doll Rationing Policy
In the 1920s, Republicans promised to put a chicken in every pot. In the 2020s, the Trump now vows to put no more than a handful of dolls in the bedrooms of America’s children.
Donald Trump Admits His Stupid Tariffs Are Going to Ruin Your Child’s Christmas
In revealing comments, Trump says there will be fewer products coming into the US and they will cost more.
The Craziest Thing About That Pope Image Is Not Trump Posting It
It’s obviously not great that the US president is insane or that he is leading a cult. However, in the long term, the bigger problem will be how to get the country back to normal.
Revisionist History 101 — Oklahoma to Teach Trump’s Big Lie in High Schools
In order to get an ”A” in US history in Oklahoma next year, students may just have to embrace Donald Trump’s Big Lie.
Foreshadows and Forewarnings: We Were an Early Warning System for Democracy
Two past conversations that warned of democracy’s structural weaknesses years before they became headlines. Prescient insights needed now more than ever.
Convicted Felon Donald J. Trump Has Thoughts on the Rule of Law
There may not be another person in the United States who is less qualified to issue a proclamation on the importance of the rule of law than Donald Trump.
Chamber of Commerce Sounds the Alarm on Trump Tariffs
The Chamber of Commerce, usually a strong supporter of Republican economic policies, issues a dire warning to the White House: Stop the Trump tariffs or small businesses will be irreparably harmed.
Donald Trump and the “FAKE” POLLS: His Demand To Investigate the Messenger
A world without polls would be a dictator’s playground.
Eight of the Top 10 Online Shows Are Spreading Climate Misinformation
Often backed by large advertising budgets, a new breed of climate denial is gaining popularity.
Trump Breaks US Economy in Just Three Months
A contraction of the gross domestic product in the first quarter is the clearest sign yet that Donald Trump is needlessly plunging the US economy into chaos.
Israeli Ultra-Zionist Youth Movement Helping Trump ID Palestinian Activists
Even the ADL regards Betar as an extremist hate group.
Why Is Amazon Not Supposed to Highlight the Benefits of the Trump Tariffs?
After telling Americans that they would definitely not be paying the Trump tariffs, the White House was not pleased on Tuesday when a news report indicated that retail giant Amazon was going to display the cost of these tariffs right next to the price of its products.
Earth Day Put Focus on the Need to Resist Trump’s Planet-Destroying Policies
“We are ready to fight for our future with everything we’ve got. Our generation will not sit back while Trump and fossil fuel billionaires destroy our home.”
Trump Gives Final In-Kind Contribution to Canadian Liberals on Election Day
With his rhetoric of wanting to make Canada a US state, Donald Trump upended the country’s election and snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for Canada’s Conservatives.
Then They Came for Smokey the Bear: Trump Sics DOGE on Our National Parks
What else would Trump do with a national treasure but plunder it?
