Tag: politics
How to confront Republican family members about the GOP tax plan...
Here are the 3 main Republican arguments in favor of the Republican tax plan, followed by the truth.
Judge sides with Big Oil in Maine pipeline case
This lawsuit will determine if the residents of South Portland are allowed a say over those risks or if the oil industry will overrule residents.
The Republican tax bill is a poison pill that kills the...
Today’s Republicans would have fit right into Herbert Hoover’s administration.
Michael Flynn’s Russia timeline
Below are some key events in the Russia investigation involving Flynn from our larger story, “Timeline of Russia Investigation.”
Once again, the right hijacks that old-time religion
A new museum in Washington reminds us that the Good Book is subject to interpretation – and abuse.
Meet the socialist marine and anti-police brutality protester who won Democratic...
Can the emergence of non-traditional candidates help revive a faltering Democratic Party that is facing its lowest approval rating in nearly a quarter century?
Yes, a government shutdown might be the best strategy
Democrats cannot back down from funding children’s health and protecting Dreamers. These issues are moral priorities.
Franken’s perfect, defiant taunt to Trump: ‘I’ll resign if you do’
If pressure were to mount on Franken, or more accusers surface, here’s one win-win idea: Senator, why not fall on your sword and offer to resign only if Trump does?
2017 elections bring hope for the future
It is too soon to say, but there is one year until the midterms, and many of us are waiting with bated breath.
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The Santa Ana by Joan Didion
Written by Joan Didion, The Santa Ana ("Los Angeles Notebook"/Slouching Towards Bethlehem) was published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1965.
Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace
The article explains why Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace, just as it was when Ukraine and Russia negotiated a draft peace agreement in March and April 2022, which the United States tragically rejected and blocked.
GOP’s Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences
Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.
FTC report exposes big pharma middlemen inflating drug prices by up to 7,736%
Report reveals big pharma middlemen inflating drug prices, reaping billions in excess revenue.
Trump’s External Revenue Service sparks alarm over regressive tax hikes and wealthy giveaways
Trump’s tariff-driven plan to fund tax cuts for the wealthy faces criticism from economists and lawmakers.