Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
For years now, we’ve been using the word “cult” to describe Trumpism and Trumpists. It’s an interesting pejorative, but is it accurate? A recent poll from CBS News, plus other recent events, may shed some light on that question.
Beau of the Fifth Column weighs in on the Repubs on stage last night, and names the winner of the debate, especially for voters under 30.
Our illustrious Congress-Critter from the 1st District is leading the field in whataboutism. Bill Straub explains what to do about it.
Did you read Daniel Cameron’s “education plan”? Did you see anything in it about vouchers to take money from public schools and give it to private ones? Guess what – you didn’t.
This is a story about public records, timely access denied, calculated deception, and breach of public trust.
Apparently, “love your neighbor” and “turn the other cheek” are liberal talking points.
Could it be that, after 16 years as the Senate Repub leader, McConnell is losing his fast ball?
Bill Straub and Al Cross weigh in on this fall’s main event.
According to Beshear, “This race is the difference between vision and DI-vision.”
The contrast could not have been more striking: Cameron with smear after smear, and Beshear with accomplishment after accomplishment.
The Supreme Court is awash in alleged ethical misconduct, yet refuses to deal with its own dirty linen. It’s time for Congress to act.
For those of you who watch the political speaking at this weekend’s Fancy Farm, we thought it might be fun to have your own Bingo card of Republican talking points and memes.
From Trump’s indictment to a reciting of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address – what a day of contrasts.
It’s one sentence in a 45-page document. But it says so much. Pay attention to it.
Comer continues to be a “walking, talking embarrassment.”
Don’t get suckered – and don’t let your friends be fooled, either.
