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How Can Democrats Save the Party… From Their Own Leaders? (6/23/2022) - “It’s over.” “Biden’s numbers are in the ditch.” “Democrats are doomed.” “Call the priest.” These are Democrats talking! Even before […]
Come On, Biden, Be A Real President! (6/22/2022) - President Biden recently flew off to Taiwan to assure allies there that he will fight for them. And next he’s […]
Enthroning Corporate Power Over America (6/9/2022) - “Equal Justice Under Law.” That’s the noble principle carved into the marble façade of the temple-like Supreme Court building. Today, […]
The Corporate Conspiracy on The Court (6/7/2022) - Usurping the fundamental rights of women to control their own bodies. Authorizing corporate giants to buy our elections. Nullifying the […]
Supreme Court Secrecy: Who Needs it? (5/19/2022) - When Supreme Court member Sam Alito’s secret plan for canceling the constitutional right of women to end their pregnancies leaked […]
Why Should We the People Respect a Court That Disrespects the People? (5/17/2022) - Mitch McConnell, the perpetually sour old goose who heads the Senate Republican Caucus, had a hissy fit when the news […]
Can the Rest of the Nation Follow Alabama? (5/12/2022) - Here are two terms you don’t expect to see together: “The state of Alabama” and “progressive leader.” (Ok, I’m a […]
Why Would We Let Wall Street “Care For” Our Pets? (4/28/2022) - Question: What does a packet of M&M’s and your local veterinarian have in common? Answer: Both are owned by Mars […]
The Corporatization of Pet Care: Animal Cruelty? (4/26/2022) - For many people, the animals they adopt and love become more like family members than pets. We have deep relationships, […] The Republican Supremes Are Defrocking Themselves (4/21/2022) - What is so supreme about the Supreme Court? I mean besides being housed in an imposing marble building, being the […]