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Trump Posts Hundreds of Times in Social Media Bender
Donald Trump went to his happy place Truth Social on Monday night to fire off hundreds of social media posts.
When Birds Move as One — and We Struggle To
In an exhausting time, I find watching these birds restorative. See if you agree.
Trump Says He Wouldn’t Have Wanted a Second Strike on Defenseless Boat Occupants
For now, Donald Trump says he has confidence in Pete Hegseth. But the president also left himself an opening to drop his secretary of defense if a new report turns out to be true that, in an apparent violation of the rules of war, US forces killed defenseless boat occupants after Hegseth ordered them to “kill everybody.”
DC Shooting Offers Trump the Pretext He Was Looking For
Republicans generally ignore gun violence… unless a shooting features the “right” perpetrator/victim combination, in which case they will use isolated incidents to justify sweeping policy changes.
Knowing When to Dismiss Trump’s Ravings Is a High-Wire Tightrope Act
Donald Trump says so many crazy and false things that it is easy to ignore many of his proclamations. But dismissing him as a raving lunatic could have real-life consequences.
Eat, Don’t Talk: Why You Did Not Win That Thanksgiving Argument
If you argued politics at Thanksgiving dinner, hear why decades of research proves you were wasting your breath — and what might actually change minds.
Trump Goes Full White Nationalist in Anti-Immigrant Thanksgiving Rant
In one of his trademark holiday rants, Donald Trump fully embraced white nationalist ideals and once again proved that he has no idea what the United States is all about.
Giving Thanks to Our Readers
Our brand of nonprofit journalism relies on the support of our readers, and this year, we have a lot to be thankful for.
What Catastrophes Get Our Attention, and Why It Matters
When catastrophe becomes celebrity, we stop witnessing and start scrolling, turning suffering into spectacle. But we can break that cycle.
Who Is Steve Witkoff, and Why Is He in Charge of Negotiating Ukraine’s Future?
And who is the mysterious “mutual friend” who got Witkoff to do a favor for a Russian mobster?
Sideshow Don – How Trump Keeps Getting in the Way of His Own Agenda
The kerfuffle over a video in which six Democrats reminded US troops that they don’t have to follow illegal orders serves as a great reminder of how Donald Trump and his toadies keep stepping on their own toes by creating sideshows that distract them from governing.
Pete Hegseth Opens Investigation of Mark Kelly: Kelly Responds
Not satisfied with the weaponization of the DOJ, the Trump regime turns to military “justice” to combat resistance to illegal militarization.
Jeffrey Epstein, Climate Change Doubter
Newly released emails show Epstein peddling climate denial myths to scientist Lawrence Krauss while Trump’s first term was getting underway.
Trump Administration’s Incompetence and Zeal Save the Day for Comey
The ineptitude of the people Donald Trump has surrounded himself with, as well as their eagerness to cater to the president’s whims, no matter how unreasonable, nonsensical, or illegal they are, gives us reason for optimism.
Evangelical Support for Israel Declines Worldwide
Mounting criticism of Israel and growing empathy for Palestinians may signal a larger power shift in the global Evangelical community.
What Comes of Saying Hello: The Beauty and Bounty of Talking to Strangers
Wealth comes in many currencies. Three poems from a complete stranger and we’re all the richer for it.
Trump Inadvertently Admits That US Businesses Pay for His Tariffs
Albeit unintentionally, Donald Trump on Sunday finally spelled out who ends up paying for his tariffs… and it’s not foreign countries.
On the Plight of the American People, MTG Is Closer to AOC than the GOP
While the gulf between right and left in the US seems to increase all the time, regular Americans have a lot more in common than the elites will have them believe.
In Topsy-Turvy World, Trump Drives MTG from Congress and Embraces Mamdani
In a political environment in which almost nothing can shock us anymore, Donald Trump’s embrace of Zohran Mamdani (D) and the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) were quite surprising.
Putting Trump’s Threats Into Perspective
If a regular person had told lawmakers that they should be hanged, they would be getting a visit from the cops. But the authorities, and the press, are routinely giving Donald Trump a pass for his outrageous behavior.
If Threatening To Hang Members of Congress Isn’t Impeachable, What Is?
If Trump wants veterans in Congress killed for affirming US law, doesn’t that make him the very danger the Founders warned would destroy the republic, the kind impeachment was designed for?
Who’s Building Our Tech Future? Innovation Without a North Star
When billionaires mock the Pope with memes and fund “cheating apps,” something’s gone seriously wrong. The collapse of tech idealism; betting takes its place.
The Deep, Dark Secret Behind the Staying Power of the Epstein Story
A long-festering national boil has come to a head with Epstein and Trump.
‘Tone It Down’ Trump Agrees Democrats Should Be Hanged
Donald Trump on Thursday amplified a call for Democrats to be executed for the crime of telling soldiers that they do not have to follow illegal orders.
A Banner Day for Florida’s Lawmakers Highlights the Perils of Gerrymandering
The struggles of two Florida lawmakers — Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) and Cory Mills (R) — serve as a great example of what happens when primaries, and not general elections, determine who represents the people in Congress.
On a Sweltering Planet, ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Puts Kids’ Health at Risk
By ignoring climate change as a threat multiplier, MAHA is missing the forest for the trees and will unnecessarily put the lives of millions of children at risk.
Paying Off Trump Is the Price of Doing Business These Days
While his supporters fail to see the obvious, the rest of the world has got the measure of a corrupt president.
Judge Rules Trump’s Insurance Lawyer May Have Tainted Comey Indictment
Did Donald Trump’s former lawyer-turned US attorney cut some corners when seeking the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. It certainly looks that way.
Stumper: Why Was Jeffrey Epstein Obsessed With Donald Trump Back in 2011?
A new trove of cryptic but damning emails provides hints on a war between the two former friends.
Trump Folds on Epstein Files
Now that he has come to the realization that he will not be able to bully enough Republicans into opposing a measure forcing the disclosure of the Epstein files, Donald Trump pretends that he does not care if it passes tomorrow.
MAGA Marge vs. ‘Trump First’ – the Battle for the Soul of a Movement
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) got a taste of the real Donald Trump this week. Will it make a difference to her and other true believers?
Trump Dumps Marjorie Taylor Greene in Major MAGA Rift
Donald Trump on Friday night called out Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), formerly one of his biggest fans, for not sufficiently toeing the line. Unsurprisingly, the lawmaker’s support for releasing the Epstein files seems to be at the heart of their disagreement.
It’s Time to Talk About Trump’s Mental Unfitness (Again)
From time to time, Donald Trump says something that is so mind-boggingly insane we need to remind our readers that the president is crazy.
Desperate Donald: Trump Tries New Tactic to Distract From His Epstein Ties
Donald Trump wants to get people to stop talking about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s just a little bit puzzling that he hopes to achieve that by continuously bringing up his old pal.
What’s Really Happening in Latino Communities
Families who voted for Trump now carry passports to prove they belong here. Inside the fear, resistance, and betrayal reshaping Latino communities.
The Only Thing You Need to Know About Arctic Frost
Republicans don’t want coups to be investigated, but they want to get mad at those who do.
The Anthropologists Holding Funerals for the World’s Dying Glaciers
To help people grasp what it means to lose 273 billion tons of ice a year, two researchers are treating glaciers like community members — and giving them the memorials they deserve.
Shutdown Post-Mortem: Straightening Out the Democrats’ Circular Firing Squad
Why not take a page from Trump, declare victory, and start pulling together to win next November?
One Small Thing: Keep On Keeping On
Help each other out in the ways you can — even if it feels small, doing what you can makes a difference.
House Republicans Preserve Provision Gifting Millions of Dollars to GOP Senators
In order to speed along the bill that would reopen the government, House Republicans blocked an attempt to strip a controversial provision from the legislation that allows a few GOP senators to enrich themselves on the taxpayer dime.
Trump’s Secret Super-Duper Health Care Plan Takes Shape
Donald Trump has been teasing an amazing health care plan for a decade now. Has the time finally come for him to reveal his proposal? Don’t hold your breath.
Richest 0.1 Percent Guilty of the ‘Climate Plunder’ Wrecking Planet Earth
“The very richest individuals in the world are funding and profiting from climate destruction, leaving the global majority to bear the fatal consequences of their unchecked power.”