Thursday, October 31, 2024

$1,896,944,109,232: Time to hit reset on student debt. All of it.

In the richest country in the history of the world, it is absurd, to say the least, that we have sentenced an entire generation to a lifetime of debt simply for doing what was expected of them — getting a college education.

In Syria, Rebels From East Aleppo Strike Hospital in Government-Held West Aleppo (Video)

You see headlines talking about the humanitarian disaster in the city, but it is hard to know what those headlines are talking about.

Trump’s escalating assault on the press

Will news organizations be intimidated?

With His Opponent Stumbling Following His Big Michigan Win, Bernie Should Attack Hillary’s Integrity

With Clinton stumbling and after his big surprise win in Michigan, Sanders needs to now start playing hardball in his campaign, going after Clinton at her weakest point: her lack of trustworthiness and integrity, which voters are saying is their biggest concern.

Why Trump must make Putin smile

Whose interest is served by all this clownish chaos?

Donald Trump is attempting a coup – we must have a special prosecutor

The firing of FBI Director James Comey makes an independent investigation of Trump and Russia more important than ever.

Nice try, Chris Hedges, but neither Joyce, nor Ulysses offers a relevant political manifesto

Where's proof behind Hedges' hyperbole that James Joyce is especially unique in railing against the "poisons of nationalism and idolatry"—or offers political urgency?

Passing the Torch: From Julian Bond to Black Lives Matter

Civil-rights pioneer Julian Bond died last week at the age of 75. Bond was a big supporter of Black Lives Matter, which has been challenging business as usual, bringing the issues of racism and inequality to a broad audience.
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Is Trump lying or just losing it?

Does he simply have no grasp of reality.

California versus Trumpland

California gives lie to the conservative dictum that low taxes, few regulations, and low wages are the keys economic success. Trumpland should take note.