The Constitution explicitly prohibits the president from taking payments and gifts from foreign governments. Trump must sell his business?
Euphemism as Journalism: Distracting the Audience by Focusing on Trump’s Skill at Distraction
Euphemism isn’t journalism, but conflating the two can be irresistible for mainline journalists when candor might seem overly intrepid.
Appeal to the Working Class? Don’t Bother, Says Krugman
In the wake of a disastrous Election Day, does the Democratic Party need to present economic policies that have more to offer the working class?
‘Nothing to See Here’ Headlines Conceal Police Violence at Dakota Access
The NY Times failed coverage of escalating police violence against Native American activists defending Missouri River against the Dakota Access Pipeline
Far From a Distraction, Hamilton Feud Calls Attention to the Real Issue: Trump’s Historic Unpopularity (VIDEO)
In the wake of the celebration of VP–Elect Mike Pence being confronted by the cast of Hamilton then came the expected backlash.
Lashing Out at ‘Identity Politics,’ Pundits Blame Trump on Those Most Vulnerable to Trump
Pundits from all ends of the spectrum have been scrambling to explain Clinton’s unexpected loss. Now they claim identity politics is to blame.
TV Pundits Eager to Make Trump the New ‘Normal’
The danger is that by normalizing Trump is that these commentators will make racist and sexist bullying an acceptable way to run for public office.
Sanders, Warren Not ‘Genuine Progressives’–Says Washington Post
The Washington Post editorial page decided to lecture readers on the meaning of progressive. With Trump breathing at our backs, is this really what we need?
Extreme Center Goes After Anti-Trump Protesters
Several ‘center and center-left’ pundits on cue began attacking those exercising their constitutional right to protest a President they dispute.
Polls Showed Sanders Had a Better Shot of Beating Trump–but Pundits Told You to Ignore Them
Sanders was out-polling Trump in the general election by an average of 10 or so points, whereas Clinton was only slightly ahead.