Progressive Issues
The U.S. Empire’s Sanctions Are Basically Criminal
Imposing economic sanctions and embargoes on other countries cut off international relations and trade. Nations try to impose an agenda on others under multilateralism.
Living on a Planet of Lies
The fact is that truth-telling and confession, while difficult, are good for the soul. I wish for more and hope it will be enough.
The Inflation Reduction Act: A Victory of Pragmatism Over Ideology
The main lesson Schumer took from the whole process was an important one for progressives—don’t storm off, cursing the likes of Manchin and Sinema, but keep persisting.
Threat of Solidarity to Imperialism
Zionists, imperialists and capitalists of all stripes, view solidarity among the oppressed as a danger that must be nipped in the bud
What's the Worst Memo in American History?
We almost take for granted big corporate money in American politics. But it started with the Powell memo.
Is the Never-Ending Story Ending?
I mean, what could better fit an America in decline than a president in decline, the more radically so the better?
That Assault on Trump
Trump may be correct that no former president has ever before been subject to an FBI search, but, then again, nothing like Trump has ever before happened to the United States.
Power Mongering Politicos Plus a Mindless Electorate Threaten Our Nation
The most important element in human survival is our brains’ Neuroplasticity. Group Rights, however, kills brain cells, thereby making us dumber and less able to solve problems.
What About “What-Aboutism”?
To dismiss such a criticism as “what-aboutism” is to act unreasonably, either because one does not understand it, or because one chose to avoid the criticism.
Did They Learn Nothing at Harvard and Yale?
What do they see when they look into the mirror each morning? And what do they tell themselves after a day of deceit?
Putin's Vacant Moral Imagination
A good part of Putin’s dissatisfaction stems from his Russian nationalism and narrow-minded background as a KGB officer.
The New Normal
It becomes ever more difficult to hope for a better future, to imagine that a better future is even possible.
A Weekend with the Good Guys
The Supreme Court declared the possession of pistols in public a constitutional right. The use of guns for protection needs responsibility and mental preparation.
Busy President: 'Treading Water While Swatting Bees
The desire to hold a public position for the welfare of the people. The Job of an American president is a very terrible, difficult, unexpected and frustrating task.
Karl Marx Was Hardly Eurocentric
The real Marx rejected Eurocentric thinking and developed a sophisticated view of world history in all its diversity and complexity.
Angry White Guys in Big-Ass Pickups
Fuming at the rest of us, democracy, and the earth
Language!
The perception is reality, and language is a weapon; it is distorted and manipulated. Language can be decisive, and it can make hurtful and humiliating statements.
Want to Bask in the Political Limelight? Be Manchinema
If there’s one thing Sinema loves more than Wall Street dollars, it’s national media attention.
How Right-Wing Extremists Are Making Fiction Come True
As shocking, as wildly insulting as that pussy-grabber winning the presidency was to American women and girls, it was just the beginning.
Lack of Belonging Weakens Organizations
Today we are in a belonging crisis. This is reflected in steep mental health declines since the start of the pandemic.
Manchin Change of Heart
By my count this is the third time Manchin has agreed to support something Democrats desperately want, only to reverse himself a bit later.
Violence is on the Rise
It didn’t matter if it was coming from the left or the right, you should condemn violence 100 percent of the time.