Follow up with many who shared their thoughts on where the American dream stands today. It is not pretty even for the educated with jobs.
What Trump’s Putin Love Reveals About Conservatives
Some American conservatives have a deep affinity for authoritarianism and an even deeper distrust of modern Western culture.
Donald Trump’s Populism Decoded: How a Billionaire Became the Voice of the “Little People”
That a billionaire would assume the mantle of pitchfork populism may seem like a political and cultural oxymoron, but Trump is far more like his supporters.
Be Warned, Donald Trump: Ghosts Are Everywhere
If Trump continues to pursue a policy of isolation and disregard, the ghosts of Europe and beyond again could thunder back to life.
At Sea with Capt. ‘Wrong Way’ Trump
A rudderless ship of state creates chaos and erratically steers us into a feckless foreign policy. We got this obvious result for electing a toddler.
Why Trump Was Able to Sucker the World on Syria
It is pretty amazing how quickly the media and suck-up politicians can transform an incompetent leader. Bomb Syria and not much more?
Resurrecting Another ‘Big Lie’: The Myth of Social Security as ‘Ponzi Scheme’
This especially ugly Social Security lie resurfaces periodically like the Loch Ness Monster and is devoid of proof, but at least that fake is harmless.
Forget Fascism. It’s Anarchy We Have to Worry About
Anarchy was built right into the Republican plan. This is more clear than ever and was in display during the AHCA debate for all to see.
The Real Challenge to Democracy Isn’t Fake News, It’s Gerrymandering
GOP so deeply gerrymandered congressional delegations they’re guaranteed between 60 and 80 percent of blue and purple districts.
Big Brother Brings You President Donald Trump
Facebook, Google and the rest of the digital marketing industry have helped unleash powerful and unaccountable forces that helped elect our next president.