In June 1953, construction workers in East Berlin went on strike to protest a pay cut. Although it was quickly crushed by the Communist government, which called in Soviet tanks to bolster … Continue reading When Liberal Elites Spurn Populism, Trump Happens
While Trump has flip-flopped on a variety of issues, Pence has been a reliable stalwart in the cause of Christian jihad — never wavering in his commitment to America-First militarism, the criminalizing … Continue reading Mike Pence Will Be the Most Powerful Christian Supremacist in U.S. History
People are channeling their Trump-fueled fear and anxiety into action. As Americans grapple with the anticipated effects of Donald Trump’s impending presidency, some are taking action with their wallets. Reuters reports that the … Continue reading Planned Parenthood and ACLU see spike in supporters after election.
Mark Zuckerberg vows to tackle hoaxes on Facebook. Can someone P.L.E.A.S.E explain to me why major news sources (FOX/CNN,etc) can’t be held accountable?! It’s FAR more dangerous to undreport, not report, show … Continue reading Facebook is starting to take responsibility for fake news. It could do more.
How do I feel right now, as I listen to “Let it Be” by the Beatles? Well… I feel duped, bamboozled. I didn’t like what Trump had to say during his campaign. He was supposed to be a fresh, non political face. A hero to help us extinguish the nasty game politicians … Continue reading Bamboozled…
Here’s what Trump’s economic agenda might end up looking like. Which raises the possibility of a nightmare scenario for economic progressivism. It goes like this: Increased spending helps boost the economy, which … Continue reading A nightmare scenario for progressives under a Trump presidency – economy rebounds
From Donald Trump’s triumphant slogan to the Brexiteers’ ‘take back control’, political discourse is saturated with powerful images or ‘frames’. Should the left fight fire with fire – or will that make … Continue reading ‘Make America Great Again’ – why are liberals losing the war of soundbites?
BY ANTHONY PARISI — Democrats in Washington need only to look in a mirror when looking for someone to blame. Democrats must force the move forward; they cannot get stuck up on the … Continue reading Why Bernie Sanders Voters Like Me Stayed Home
Non-voters (including disenfranchised voters) are by far the larger party in this country. If organized, could easily change our direction. — Justin Wedes (@justinwedes) November 13, 2016 This is funny and sad … Continue reading Non-voters and the disenfranchised unite!
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama helped shift power away from the people towards corporations. It was this that created an opening for Donald Trump Epic.Fail. #occupyDNC Source: Democrats once represented the working … Continue reading Democrats once represented the working class. Not any more | Robert Reich | Opinion
Will an anti-voter-fraud program designed by one of Donald Trump’s advisers deny tens of thousands their right to vote in November? The Virginia list was a revelation. In all, 342,556 names were listed … Continue reading The GOP’s Stealth War Against Voters
In a Gettysburg speech last month, the Republican laid out many of his goals for the country. Alan Yuhas investigates the feasibility of each proposal A good breakdown on what campaign promises … Continue reading Trump’s policy pledges examined: what could the next president accomplish?
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