Tag: politics
The Gettysburg Address, slightly updated
Now we are engaged in a great democratic battle, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and dedicated, can tolerate four years of Trumpery.
Trump visits library of Congress, deems it a “good framework for...
He's excited about the opportunities available to a hard-charging mogul who just happens to be President of the United States as well.
Euphemism as journalism: Distracting the audience by focusing on Trump’s skill...
Top-of-the-line political journalists marveled at Trump’s ability to create distractions while they kept themselves—and their audience—distracted from substantive matters.
A government that has plunged this country into a state of...
It is entirely possible that the process has now gone too far and cannot be reversed.
Bernie Sanders Supporter to Possibly Join Trump Administration
She would be the first woman, first Democrat and youngest member picked for Trump’s cabinet.
Thoughts on “It Can’t Happen Here”
Are we just going to give this a whirl and see where it ends while the rest of the world watches?
Trump poised to violate Constitution his first day in office, George...
The Constitution doesn’t allow presidents to seek gifts from foreign agents.
The one thing Trump got right: The system is rigged
The entrenched two-party system is itself the consequence of this rigged system.
What Standing Rock needs Obama to do quickly—Before Trump takes over
Trump will try to fast-track fossil fuel projects across the country. That makes the final months of President Obama’s term more important than ever.
On the road with our American selves
The Trump administration will probably espouse a philosophy much like President Obama’s when it comes to valuing (or not) the lives of foreign innocents.
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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.
How ten holier-than-thou MAGA dictates threaten to invert Jesus’ biblical commandments
Because a Christian God rules the universe, Christians should naturally run government.
UnitedHealthcare interrupts doctor mid-surgery to question patient’s cancer care
A Texas doctor was forced to step out of the operating room after an insurance company questioned her patient’s approved cancer treatment.
Phoenix places 10th on worst zoo List, pledges to shut down elephant exhibit
Phoenix Zoo’s decision is part of a growing trend among zoos across North America with about 40 zoos closing their elephant exhibits and many more pledging to close their exhibits.
Animal protection organizations provide life-saving aid for animals in LA fires
In Defense Animal Rescue is helping to support animal rescuers and provide life-saving aid for animals affected by the crisis.