Elon Musk Breaks His Own Rules
The Department of Government Efficiency has already earned an official verification badge on Elon Musk’s social media platform X… even though it will likely never deserve it (and certainly doesn’t now).
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Trump’s Nominees: 3D Chess or Chutes & Ladders?
Anybody who thinks Donald Trump’s controversial nominations are part of some sophisticated strategy has not been paying attention.
2024: Rigged Election or National Psychosis?
Committing to the peaceful transfer of power is not incompatible with using the legal means provided to ensure that the election giving rise to that transfer was legitimate.
Elon Musk Cosplays President
Elon Musk has gotten a taste for power… and helping pick heads of state. After spending an ungodly amount to allow Donald Trump to return to the White House, he now gets to pal around with world leaders.
Dismantling Democracy Is the Point
When ‘burning it all down’ becomes reality: The toxic mix of personal rule and zealous ideologues threatens to dismantle federal power.
South America Is Drying Up
A new study shows that dry, warm, and flammable conditions have skyrocketed across the continent, favoring the spread of uncontrolled fire.
Ukrainian Troops in the Donbas Reckon With US Election Amid Russian Push
Soldiers in Ukraine are fighting to stop the Russian advance while waiting to learn how aid will change following the outcome of the 2024 US elections.
Bring in the DOGEsters: Will Vivek and Musk Clean Up Trump’s Grifting?
If Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are serious about stopping government fraud, they can start by preventing Donald Trump from pocketing taxpayer money by overcharging the Secret Service agents who stay at his properties.
Trump Picks Gecko From Insurance Commercial as Secretary of Labor
Donald Trump has chosen a Fox News anchor to run the Pentagon in a move that is somehow both shocking and completely unsurprising.
Trump’s Lawyers Help Remind Nation That Their Client Is a Convicted Felon
On Tuesday, Judge Juan Merchan agreed to a one-week stay in Trump’s New York hush-money case.
Advocates Urge Biden to ‘Secure His Climate Legacy’ Before Trump Takes Office
“The clock is ticking — for the Biden administration and our planet,” one campaigner asserted.
Saving the American Mind in Trump II: Invest in a New ‘Mental Infrastructure’
The resistance starts with a rebuild of our political life from the ground up.
After Getting Trump Elected, What Role will Musk & X Play in Intraparty Fights?
MAGA supporters are using some of their classic bullying and trolling tactics on Republican senators ahead of the election of the Senate majority leader. But that may backfire in this case.
Facing an Offensive at the Front, Ukraine Has to Watch Its Back After Trump Win
Ukraine not only has to worry about Russia stepping up its attacks in the east, but also whether Donald Trump’s win means a reduction of aid from the West.
Trump Seems Determined to Go Through With Asinine Mass Deportation Plan
Donald Trump’s early moves indicate that he will take a hardline approach to the deportation of undocumented migrants, no matter the cost.
Confusing Ballot Language Helps Ohio’s GOP Protect Partisan Gerrymander
Through using their majority and obscuring the language of a ballot initiative meant to eliminate gerrymandering, Ohio Republicans retained control over the state’s redistricting process.
Vive la Résistance – Doing Your Part in Trump’s America
If you want to resist Donald Trump, you have to point out his failures, get involved in local politics, and support progressive voices.
Donald Trump Will Let RFK Jr. Run Wild on Women’s Health
The president-elect has lots of plans to Make America Great Again. One plan is to set Kennedy loose to mess with the fragile US health system. This would include plans to protect women from their own bad choices.
Biden’s White House Invitation for Trump Offers a Stark Contrast to 2020
The difference between how Democrats handled their election defeat this year and how Donald Trump acted in 2020 should leave no doubt as to who the real threat to democracy is.
Vance, Vivek Already Courting Kingmaker Musk for 2028
Leading MAGA figures are already trying to woo Elon Musk to aid their efforts to replace Donald Trump at the head of the movement in four years.
A Pendulum Swung Too Far: Chronic Pain Patients Abandoned in the War on Opioids
The War on Opioids has created some unintended victims: Patients with chronic pain who no longer receive the help they needed… sometimes with deadly consequences.
Women Voters and the Firewall That Wasn’t
What happened to women voters as Harris drew fewer of them than Biden in 2020? Even in pro-choice strongholds, economic concerns trumped reproductive rights.
In the Fantasy World Trump Created, He Was the Best Candidate
Donald Trump won the election because he managed to conjure up an image of America that frightened voters and enticed them with appealing promises. Now he needs to be judged by how well he keeps them.
UN Green Climate Fund Investing in Factory Farming, Report Finds
Development banks are scaling factory farming in the places already worst hit by climate change.
The End: How Do You Grieve for a Nation?
We are in desperate need of moral regeneration.
Trump Is the Toast of the (Authoritarian) Town
If you’re judged by the company you keep, then it should be disconcerting to Americans that the world’s authoritarian leaders are so excited about Donald Trump’s election.
Elon Musk Found Himself a Puppet
Elon Musk warned America of billionaires pulling the strings of candidates who will end up doing their bidding. Fortunately, that obviously won’t happen now with Donald Trump back in office.
When You Knew Trump/Harris Would Lose
Both campaigns had moments that should have given them cause for alarm; here are two of them.
A Full List of House Republican Accomplishments in the Past Two Years
Over the past two years, House Republicans have done a whole lot of nothing.
Beyond the Beltway, Here Are the 8 Most Important Climate Elections in the US
From utility commissioner in Montana to governor in North Carolina, these contests will have an impact on climate change and the transition to a clean-energy future.
What Can’t Be Said: Billionaires Are the Biggest Threat
Their unlimited and growing power helps explain the current electoral mess.
A Key Democratic Ally on Election Day: Secret Ballots
Democrats hope that women who are placating their Trump-supporting significant others will pull the lever for Harris when no one is watching.
There’s Still Time to Swap Your Vote! It’s Easy. Here’s How.
Using this tool, third-party voters can vote their consciences without putting Trump back in power.
Shrinks Who Dare to Label Trumpism as a Mental Health Issue
A sobering article by Forbes investigative journalist Richard Behar — summarized.
It’s Time to Take Out the Garbage, Man!
Donald Trump and his MAGA enablers jumped with excitement when Joe Biden briefly stumbled over his words while addressing Trump’s Madison Square Garden hate-fest, sparking pearl-clutching in DC.
The Breathtaking Ignorance of American Voters May Decide This Election
In theory, the Internet has the potential to be a tool for good in an election. In reality, it is mostly used for misinformation, fostering tribalism, and gaslighting… and we are all paying the price.
Why the Big Lie of Stop the Steal 1.0 Matters as We Await Stop the Steal 2.0
America’s on notice that, if Trump’s in trouble, the post-election fur will fly.
Trump Showcases Senility in Final Days of Presidential Race
These days, every Trump rally is a striking reminder of how confused the former president has gotten.
We Endorse Kamala Harris for President
WhoWhatWhy has traditionally remained impartial at election time. The present situation compels us to break with that tradition.
Trump Is Blowing It With Women
The gender gap in this election is extremely pronounced. The degree to which women dislike Donald Trump could be the key to its outcome… and the former president is not doing himself any favors.
Win or Lose, This Isn’t the End of Trumpism
For years, Donald Trump was MAGA and MAGA was Donald Trump. But, even if he is defeated again on Tuesday, don’t expect his movement to go away.
US Allies Are Rooting for Harris, Putin for Trump
America’s European allies have a clear preference when it comes to the outcome of the 2024 Election.
Poll Shows 63 Percent of Americans Have No Clue Who Donald Trump Really Is
Donald Trump will never concede in this close election, and it’s concerning that so few Americans seem to realize this.
Guardians Versus Warriors: A Surprisingly Deep Distinction
Trump’s “I mean real rough” exudes the gleeful sadism of a cosplaying warrior.