Invoking Fake Job Creators to Cut Taxes on the Rich
We’re squandering an extraordinary opportunity to rebuild America.
Our Failed Cuba Policy Fixation
In an election year, presidential candidates spend a great deal of time bowing before the altar of the creaky Cuban embargo.
Grand Old Pedagogy
We’re a diverse nation of many religions and each has the same rights as any other group, including the right to be left alone.
Paul Ryan’s 2013 Budget Slashes Social Safety Net, Gives Tax Breaks to the Rich
Paul Ryan’s 2013 budget shows not only that the GOP is wildly out of touch with average Americans, but that they lack the ability to lead us anywhere but off a cliff.
As Republicans Implode, I’m Uneasy
The GOP keeps offering comedic gaffes and outrageous statements, but don’t count on a Democratic landslide in November.
Beating China, Corporate Style
Why should anyone believe that catering to the interests of U.S. corporations located in or returning from China will make American workers any better off?
Running Against Islam
Politicians indulge in anti-Islamic sentiment with near impunity.
Playing Politics with the Courts
Senate Republicans are blocking votes on judicial nominees, including uncontroversial ones.
Party of God
You wouldn’t think it would take Him four shots to pick a winner.
Get Ready for War with Iran
All this imperial conniving is giving the Republican presidential candidates, except the isolationist Ron Paul, plenty to yammer about.
Un-Presidential Primaries
Despite the Santorum speed bump, it seems certain now that Mitt Romney will be the eventual nominee.
Save the Babies
GOP lawmakers are howling to overturn the EPA’s mercury regulations.
So Long, Rick Perry
Mediocre polling numbers in South Carolina – following lousy showings in Iowa and New Hampshire – finally convinced Texas Governor Rick Perry to drop out of the GOP presidential race.
The Steely Mitt Blues: A Mitt Romney and Bain Capital Song
Now I’ve got the Steely Mitt blues.
Seen him on TV.
But I’ll never forget
what Mitt did to me.
Disenfranchising Voters is Un-American
Buying elections on the one hand and keeping people away from the polls on the other isn’t what our democracy is supposed to be about.