Supreme Court’s Immunity Gift to Trump: The Ghosts of Nixon, Bork, and Scalia
How SCOTUS turned ex-presidents into immune monarchs, made them above the law and protected by an “authoritarian constitution.”
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Trump Hopes Dana Bash Is 6 Years Old So That His Clever Mind Game Works
Subtle as ever, Donald Trump is using sophisticated psychological tricks to get CNN’s Dana Bash to do her job.
When Will Climate Change Turn Life in the US Upside Down?
Intensifying extreme weather events and an insurance crisis are likely to cause significant economic and political disruption in the US sometime in the next 15 years.
LULAC Asks DOJ to Protect Latino Voters from Texas Attorney General
A prominent Latino advocacy group wants the Department of Justice to probe recent actions from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that they believe constitute illegal voter suppression efforts.
Project 2025 Takes Aim at the Public’s Health
The first of three parts: Project 2025 vs. the CDC.
Donald Trump Is Losing It — And the Media Doesn’t Care
Donald Trump made it clear once again on Wednesday that he is a sociopath. Failing to point that out is a dereliction of duty on the part of the media.
Truth: Now You See It, Now You Don’t
A quaint tale of manipulators being manipulated.
Superseding Indictment Sets Off Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a superseding indictment in Donald Trump’s coup case. The former president did not take the news well.
Trump Forgets Who Was President in 2020
Donald Trump is running for the presidency again; but does he even know what year it is?
Research Shows That What You Call Climate Change Doesn’t Matter Much
People don’t need “climate emergency” or “global boiling” to make them worried about climate change. They’re already worried.
What ‘Doing Something’ Might Mean in the Post-Convention Weeks Ahead
Doesn’t our Gus Walz moment make all too clear what kind of people we want leading us?
Trump Lays Groundwork for Dodging Debates
Will there be another presidential debate this year? Both candidates may hope not.
If the Chinese ‘Groomed’ Tim Walz, They Deserve to Win
Right-wing weirdos are certain: Tim Walz is a Chinese asset. Here are some of the leaps of faith you’d have to take to even entertain this absurd claim.
The Democratic Base Is Driving the Harris Campaign’s Success
Democratic voters were eager to get behind a candidate who could communicate an effective message that would prevent Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
There Is Only One Good Scenario Left — Trump Must Be Routed
This time around, it’s not enough to simply defeat Donald Trump. Kamala Harris has to trounce him to prevent chaos and another coup attempt.
Kennedy Cements His Legacy — As a MAGA Tool
No real surprise that these two shoddy beings found each other.
Trump & RFK Jr. — a Match Made in Heaven (or ‘The Gods Must Be Crazy’)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump.
Trump Caves to Kemp
Someone seems to have explained to Donald Trump that it’s best for him to avoid feuding with the popular GOP governor of a must-win state.
The Day After November 5: Confronting the Post-Election Crisis
As Democrats celebrate their successful convention, a 50-year plot threatens the transparent process on which a fair election depends.
The Future Is Bright for Democrats
The two conventions have shown that Democrats have a deep bench of political talent while Republicans may be stuck with MAGA candidates for some time.
How US Governments Could Crack Down on Greenwashing
An anti-greenwashing law in Canada compelled polluters to scrub misleading content. Could a new bill in Pennsylvania set an example for the United States?
DNC: Nights One and Two
How could anyone who listened to these exhilarating speeches opt for the ugliness of Trumpism? How?
Trump Campaign Touts Clip of Vance Accusing Harris of Treason, Then Deletes It
JD Vance on Wednesday baselessly accused Vice President Harris of treason… and that proved a bit too much even for the Trump campaign.
Trump Makes GOP Victory Weird Right Away
Newly revised employment figures are good news for Republicans, but Donald Trump seems intent on ruining that victory with his trademark lies and conspiracy theories.
Walz Beat Doctor From Pro-Trump Group in 2022 Gubernatorial Election
America’s Frontline Doctors member Dr. Scott Jensen is most displeased with Kamala Harris’s running mate selection.
Luxury Yacht Capsizes Off Sicily; Thousands Drown in the Mediterranean
While the media provides breathless coverage of a tragedy involving a billionaire’s yacht, they routinely neglect the plight of the thousands of migrants who perish elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Politicians Don’t Get How Popular Climate Action Is. That’s a Problem.
The misperception gap widens when officials get more money from fossil fuel interests.
Dems Do Biden (and Themselves) a Disservice
The optics of President Joe Biden’s speech falling out of prime time was a small blemish on an otherwise successful first day of the Democratic convention.
Trump’s Fox News Debate Ploy (Somewhat) Works Out
Donald Trump is trying to reset the terms agreed upon for the presidential debates this fall; but Kamala Harris is not interested in playing these games.
Weirdos of the Day: Trump’s War on Grammar and Johnson’s Crazy Claim
One of the major storylines of this election has been that Democrats have finally figured out that ridiculing Donald Trump and calling him and the GOP “weird” is a very effective strategy. In this feature, we will periodically highlight some of the ways in which the former president and his supporters are providing new examples every day of just how odd they are.
Trump’s ‘Election Interference’ Claim Takes Another Hit
New York prosecutors said it is up to the judge in Donald Trump’s falsification of business records trial when the former president should be sentenced.
The Fourth Estate Strikes Back: WaPo Headline Lets Harris Know the Score
I had been wondering when the MSM would get around to firing a shot across Harris’s bow.
GOP’s Impeachment Nothingburger Ends with a Whimper
Republicans have finally released their report on their “investigation” into Joe Biden.
Media Withholds Assassin Angles: Like Reagan-Hinckley-Bush Connection
How withholding information on would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. harms the public interest and public trust.
Donald Trump Inspires Vets With Comments About the Medal of Honor
The former president denigrated Medal of Honor recipients in an effort to butter up a wealthy donor.
Does Trump’s Campaign Actually Want Him to Be President?
Team Trump has been making some baffling errors. On Sunday, they amplified a CNN clip that refutes many of their talking points criticizing Kamala Harris.
Want to Heal America? Here Is Where to Start
According to a new poll, there are more than 100 significant issues on which majorities of Democrats and Republicans agree. They range from traditionally conservative policies to those currently being decried as “socialist.”
The Anatomy of a MAGA Lie
If you want to understand how MAGA propaganda works, here is the perfect example.
Israel’s Ultranationalists Use Provocation to Avert Ceasefire
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, attempts to sabotage ceasefire negotiations by leading a mob into one of Islam’s holiest sites.
Trump’s Doom and Gloom Shtick Is Falling Flat
Eight years ago, Donald Trump promised unprecedented prosperity. Four years ago, he warned Americans that the US economy would fall apart without him. Since neither of these things has happened, his doomsday predictions this cycle are much less effective.
Your Thoughts Are Her Heartfelt Policy Positions
Kamala Harris is ready to endorse (almost) any of your beliefs.
Will Ukraine’s Shocking Attack Change the Calculus of War?
Morale booster? Bargaining chip? Symbolic — or pragmatic?
Donald Trump, Secret Service Protection, and Divine Intervention
If the Almighty himself is protecting you from harm, do you still need bulletproof glass? We certainly think so.
Blinded by the Light? Let’s Make Sure It’s Not Snuffed Out
Celebrate, take a breath, get to work!