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.
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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.
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.
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.