Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Tag: Donald Trump

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...

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.

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...

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...

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

Trump’s chief of staff pick worked as a tobacco lobbyist during...

Susie Wiles, a central figure in Trump’s 2024 campaign, also worked as a registered lobbyist for Swisher International, a major tobacco company, as recently as this year.

Trump set to execute ‘largest mass deportation operation’ on day 1,...

The move follows Trump’s resounding electoral victory, described as a mandate to fulfill campaign promises, including the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.

It’s not just about the president

Throughout American history, presidents have repeatedly sought to increase their powers, nowhere more so than in the context of war.

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Rahm Emanuel is right on core party changes, but for progressives misses the big...

“The bullies don’t stop hitting you because you’re nice to them. They stop hitting you when you knock them out.”

Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far-right Neo-Nazi party amid Sanders’ warning of authoritarian oligarchy

Amid criticism from Bernie Sanders for undermining democracy, Elon Musk endorses Germany’s Alternative for Germany party, known for its neo-Nazi ties and extremist platform.

Political economy contradictions as we lurch into 2025

Multiple, intense, and persistent contradictions within both parties suggest that some underlying, historic shifts may be underway.

Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

U.S. corn growers celebrate trade panel ruling against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Trade panel rules Mexico violated USMCA by banning GMO corn, securing a major victory for U.S. corn growers while intensifying debates over trade, health, and sovereignty.