We Will Keep Shouting It From the Rooftops: Trump Plans to Rig the Midterms
The president has been on a mission to destroy democracy since Americans voted him out of office in 2020.
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Putting Trump’s Muscular Foreign Policy to the Test
For Iran’s regime, survival is victory.
Trump, Israel Start Undeclared War with Iran
The US and Israel have started a war with Iran and are seeking regime change in Tehran. What could go wrong?
Is a Secret Plot Already in Motion to Take the Election Out of Voters’ Hands?
If you’ve studied history, this is the moment when the hair on the back of your neck should stand up.
Yet More Evidence Americans Are Paying for Trump’s Tariffs
Add the workings of the judiciary to the long list of things Donald Trump doesn’t seem to know anything about.
American Democracy Isn’t Broken… It Never Worked as Advertised
The guardrails weren’t real — they were simply norms. The Constitution wasn’t a firewall. And the Madisonian dream? Always more myth than reality. So now what?
Will Senate GOP Kill Filibuster to SAVE Trump?
Trump’s up the creek. The Senate GOP seems to be taking a pass on handing him a paddle.
AI: The Myth of Inevitability, the Folly of Denial
The existence of AI may be inevitable, but its impact isn’t; smart, measured regulation could guide its use, protect workers, and preserve innovation.
Pennsylvania Spent Big on a ‘Petrochemical Renaissance.’ It Never Arrived.
Visions of a booming hub that would bring jobs and prosperity to Appalachia faded, but the plastic “nurdles” remain.
An Analysis of Trump’s ‘Gotcha’ Moment Fox News Will Replay Endlessly
Republicans celebrated a moment during the State of the Union address when Donald Trump appeared to have caught Democrats in a gotcha moment. We took a closer look.
Trump’s State of the Union Address: Division, Delusion, Dishonesty
Donald Trump used two hours and 10,000 words to impressively make the case that everybody should skip the State of the Union address from now on.
Trump Is the Worst Choice to Address a Union in Disarray
Donald Trump is going to tell Americans on Tuesday night that the state of the union is amazing and that he has done great work over the past year. There is no indication that they will believe him.
Why I Think the Epstein Files Are Likely a Dead End
Trump’s State of the Union vs. trafficked victims who may have “encountered” the president as minors: Which broadcast would you tune in to?
Earth Hurtling Toward ‘Hothouse Trajectory,’ Scientists Warn
“Existing climate mitigation approaches, including scaling up renewable energy and protecting carbon-storing ecosystems, are critical to limit the increase in global temperatures,” said the lead author.
Cover-Up of Trump’s Hoarding of Classified Documents Is Almost Complete
With the help of a judge known for ruling in favor of Donald Trump, the “most transparent administration in history” has successfully blocked the release of a special counsel report detailing how the president hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and then tried to mislead government officials who wanted him to return them.
Team Trump’s Teflon Is Wearing Thin
The regime is growing desperate — a moment of danger and opportunity for America.
What Was Behind Marco Rubio’s Visit to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán?
European skepticism of the US as a “leader of the free world” continues to increase, especially as Trump ramps up his flirtations with autocrats in the background.
Balance of Cower – Beholden to Trump, Congress & SCOTUS Are Failing the Founders
While the supposedly co-equal branches of government are failing to stand up to an authoritarian president, lower courts have done an exemplary job of defending the Constitution and reminding Americans what their country is supposed to stand for.
Trump’s FCC Doesn’t Want Republican Voters to Hear James Talarico Talk Religion
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr didn’t want ‘The View’ or ‘Late Night with Stephen Colbert’ to air Talarico’s message of love thy neighbor.
Trump Acts Quickly to Ensure Americans Have to Keep Paying More for Stuff
Are you concerned that the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the Trump tariffs will reduce your grocery bill? Are you looking to pay more for your daily necessities and luxury items? Don’t worry, the president is on the case.
God Damn AI
By its very nature, nothing of our own creation should be inevitable.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs; Everybody Wins
The Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs. But if you like paying more for stuff, don’t worry; the president won’t back down this easily.
We Are All Wrong About China. We’re Creating the Enemy We Fear
China is the justification for our AI policy, our defense spending, our tariffs, even our alliances. What if we’re wrong about all of it?
Former Prince Andrew Faces Justice — When Will Epstein’s American Pals?
The arrest of disgraced British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could turn out to be a milestone in the quest for holding Jeffrey Epstein’s friends and associates to account for their crimes.
Trump’s Trade Deficit Lie Gets Exposed Within a Day
One of Donald Trump’s many lies about the trade deficit was exposed in less than 24 hours.
How to Transform 30×30 From a Political Slogan Into an Ecological Reality
The recently enacted High Seas Treaty offers an opportunity to protect the ocean like never before.
Hassett Offers More Evidence Why the Trump Administration Cannot Be Trusted
The Trump administration doesn’t just lie to the American people on a daily basis, it also doesn’t want them to get accurate information from other sources.
Donald Trump — the Most Pathetic Loser
As Donald Trump remains consumed by his 2020 election loss, it is important to push back every time he promotes his Big Lie.
Saving Our Democracy Means Stopping SAVE
You can practically hear Trump panting. There’s a reason this diabolical bill, the SAVE America Act, has exclusively Republican support.
In Misrepresenting Support for the SAVE Act, Republicans Expose Their Hypocrisy
Not surprisingly, Republicans are fudging the truth when it comes to the public backing for a key provision of the “SAVE America Act.” But we took the time to find some issues that actually attract more than 80 percent of support… and guess who usually prevents them from being turned into laws.
Why the Future of Meat Production Is in Vats, Not Farms
“Cultivated” offerings join a herd of alternative meats that are challenging the traditional ways of raising livestock.
The Enduring Myths That Let the Trumpers Off Easy
It’s late — but never too late for ruthless candor all around.
Civil Rights Groups Ask Judge to Protect Voter Information Seized in Georgia
A coalition of civil rights activists is calling on a federal court to protect the information of Georgia voters that the FBI seized as part of its effort to further Donald Trump’s Big Lie.
Artificial Intelligence Combined With Human Stupidity Is a Recipe for Disaster
While artificial intelligence and robotics promise opportunities, the people who stand to benefit the most from these technologies are some of the worst in the world.
For Republicans, It’s Never Too Soon To Start Rigging the Next Election
Trump’s DOJ is taking every possible measure to corrupt the 2026 and 2028 elections, which may include having Maduro confirm MAGA’s 2020 election conspiracy theories.
Crazy Old Man Worried About the Midterms Rants About Voter ID
Donald Trump’s attacks on democracy are growing more insistent the more it becomes apparent that the GOP is in bad shape heading toward the midterms. And we can’t afford not to pay attention.
The Fog of Epstein
With the crucial evidence all redacted, we turn to logic and common sense.
Warning Signs Pile Up for Election Integrity
It’s been a busy week in election integrity. Here is what you need to know.
Living Next Door to the Predator
They’re booing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Canada. What’s happening to our closest neighbor is a preview of what Trump does to both countries and companies.
Republicans Want ICE to Take Voter Suppression to a Whole New Level
Steve Bannon has suggested that ICE will be sent to monitor the polls for the November midterms.
Oil Industry’s Investment in Trump Pays Off in a Big Way
The Trump administration rolled back the so-called “endangerment finding” this week, which paves the way for more environmental deregulation that benefits the president’s fossil fuel benefactors.
To Blow Out the GOP in the Midterms, Democrats Have to Develop a Winning Message
Democrats can win (relatively fair and free) midterms solely on the weakness of Donald Trump and the GOP. But if they managed to come up with a platform that makes American families believe that they will fight for them, much more is possible.
America: Awash in Guns and Fast Becoming a Police State
ICE is making us safer like the Gestapo made Nazi Germany safer.
Colorado May Ask Big Oil to Leave Millions of Dollars in the Ground
State law that prioritizes public health over fossil fuel extraction could win the day for suburban activists fighting drilling plan.
DOJ Spies on Lawmakers Researching Unredacted Epstein Files
Instead of trying to figure out who else is involved in Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes, the Department of Justice is spying on lawmakers to see which files related to the scandal they are researching.