Saturday, December 21, 2024

The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations

Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.

Trump’s plans to weaponize the military against protesters and immigrants face fewer legal constraints

Amid threats to deploy federal troops for mass deportations and protest suppression, advocates warn that recent legal shifts may grant unprecedented latitude to a second Trump administration.

Looming fascism and the question of hope

Let’s make the most of it, no matter how much hope we have. What we need most of all is not optimism, but determination.

Will Trump end or escalate Biden’s wars?

Based on his nominations to his foreign policy team, his own first-term record and the catastrophic legacy of Biden's policies, we conclude that there is some hope for peace in Ukraine, but that the prospect for peace in the Middle East is more distant than ever.

What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to  learn

Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.

Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing alarm over aggressive...

Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.

Civil society groups demand Senate block military aid to Israel amid human rights concerns

The coalition launched the “No More Weapons for Israel’s War” campaign, urging millions of their members across the U.S. to call on their senators to support joint resolutions of disapproval (JRDs) to block the transfer.

Aftermath: Paint it black

Track 1 on the Rolling Stones "Aftermath" album is the rock classic "Paint It Black." Sometimes there's no point in painting inside the lines.

“Billionaires and big corporations sharpening their knives”: Progressive tax groups sound alarm over Trump’s...

With a Congress poised to push for sweeping tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, progressive organizations brace for a fierce battle to prevent policies that would deepen inequality and burden working Americans.

Back off, doom and gloomers. Offset grief by embracing looming, if chance Trump blessings 

In a world no single force can control, one can still imagine the range of theoretical positives from Trumpism 2.0