Saturday, April 5, 2025

Tag: politics

The dark side of the empire

Amerikans need to begin acting like Americans again, and say NO to empire and YES to saving our towns, cities and states from the predators who now run things.

Stephen Colbert and his amazing trip to Russia

Will Stephen Colbert Run For Presidency In 2020?

DACA sophistry: Trumpery at its worst

Another round of punitive disruption-for-disruption-sake Trumpism – except for the innocence of the targets. DACA children, brought into the only country they know, are now reduced to ideological bargaining chips to distract from endless failures. Trump populism? Little more than an unfeeling tyranny of the shrinking minority.

How bad could things get?

The late ‘60s and early ‘70s were crazy, but we’re looking wilder.

Why CEOs are turning on Trump

What’s been moving them to action is they don’t like the effects of the hatefulness on business.

Arkema Plant explosion sparks criticism of Trump EPA relaxing chemical safety...

The unprecedented rain and flooding from Harvey has sparked concerns about the risks of the Gulf Coast's massive petrochemical infrastructure.

Russians suspected of burning evidence before vacating consulate

Given Trump’s sycophantic relationship with Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Trump’s critics adamantly suggest that the president was forced into expelling the Russians.

UN rights chief: Trump’s attack on press is “dangerous”

“Freedom of expression must be located within the domain of the law and take into consideration national interests and peace.”

The adults in the room? Trump’s generals and the eclipse of...

The long standing argument about ensuring civilian control of the military has become more relevant than ever during the Trump presidency.

The conversation we should be having

What’s going on is about morality and decency; fight Trump there, where he has no moral armor with which to defend himself.

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China retaliates against Trump tariffs with sweeping countermeasures as global markets plummet

Beijing responds to Trump’s aggressive new tariffs with 34% duties on all U.S. goods, rare-earth export controls, and sanctions on U.S. firms, signaling a major escalation in the global trade war

Only 15 senators back effort to block arms to Israel as Gaza deaths surpass...

Despite an escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and allegations of war crimes, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly rejected resolutions to halt $8.8 billion in weapons sales to Israel, with only 15 senators supporting the effort.

Ending militarism in America

Taking on the MICIMATT(SH)!

The Homeless Garden Project is opening new doors to helping the unhoused

This one-year program provides transitional employment, job training, and housing resources for people experiencing homelessness.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?