From the war’s first day, Trump has made it clear he has no objective, no plan, no clue: It’ll take a few days, might last four weeks, has already been won (mostly), could be fought forever; requires the assistance of our not-at-all interested allies, doesn’t require a stinking coalition, but… Continue reading
Over the past four years, it has become impossible to speak about Russian foreign policy without confronting Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine. By utilizing drones and artillery capabilities, Russia continues to ravage Ukraine and its citizens. Thus, UC Berkeley should see the recent decision by the Russian government to blacklist UC… Continue reading
Voters arrive to cast their ballots inside the new Chicago Board of Elections on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images) “It’s time to kick AIPAC and other billionaire-funded super PACs out of Democratic primaries.” Jake Johnson Mar 18, 2026 (CommonDreams.org) The American Israel Public Affairs Committee… Continue reading
The FCC chair’s warnings against partisan bias on broadcast TV talk shows could mean far fewer candidates on the air this year — especially Democrats. “Let’s just apply the law in an even-handed, neutral way,” FCC Chair Brendan Carr told POLITICO in late February. “That’s exactly what I’m doing.” |… Continue reading
Elections Klaus Marre 03/17/26 (whowhatwhy.org) Republicans want Americans to believe that the threat of noncitizens voting is so great that fighting it justifies potentially disenfranchising millions of eligible voters who do not have a birth certificate or a passport. So we crunched the numbers to see if they are right. With… Continue reading
Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel testifies as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard looks on during a hearing at the Longworth House Office Building on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) “This is repression carried out by the state for electoral purposes. It’s… Continue reading
Republicans are trying to ram through Trump’s latest attack on voting rights. If they have to abolish the filibuster to do it, fine. by Ryan Cooper March 18, 2026 (Prospect.org) The SAVE Act is coming up for a Senate vote soon, having passed the House back in February. On Tuesday, it… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on March 16, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) The Starlight Market. See below for videos of other corners Starlight Market at Ellis and Jones is among four corners filled with drug users, dealers, and other substance abusers. It’s only two blocks from the Hilton but this intersection is a different world. Longtime businesses… Continue reading
