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The meaning of words: Orwell, Didion, Trump and the death of language
John Berthelsen
Orwell wrote that political speech was "largely the defense of the indefensible" — in 1946. Little did he know
What happens if Trump admits it all? Nothing much — at this point, that might help him
Chauncey DeVega
Is Trump's next move a wink-and-nod confession that he tried to stage a coup? We know he'd get away with it
Mainstream media forgets the Afghan people, as U.S. sanctions create risk of famine
Julie Hollar
When the U.S. military finally pulled out, it was a big story. But the plight of the Afghan people definitely isn't
Jan. 6 committee zeroes in on GOP congressmen
Jon Skolnik
Jim Jordan is the latest House Republican to be called by the House Select Committee
Civilian deaths and the Pentagon’s 20-year killing spree: Mistakes — or a matter of policy?
Norman Solomon
The New York Times reports the military's gruesome record as incompetence. But what if it's all part of the plan?
America in 2021: From the end of empire to the prospect of a new civil war
Anis Shivani
Democrats had a supposed majority — and revealed their fatal weakness. History, and the pandemic, kept on going
The execution of Julian Assange: He exposed the crimes of empire — and that can’t be tolerated
Chris Hedges
The WikiLeaks founder's unforgivable sin was to expose the U.S. empire's war crimes. For that, he faces death
Does Israel want war? It’s determined to sabotage a new nuclear deal with Iran
Ariel Gold, Medea Benjamin
At least the U.S. and its allies are negotiating with Iran again — but Israel seems to be ramping up for war
Court ordered Biden to restart Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” — but he didn’t have to make it worse
Igor Derysh
Like Obama before him, Biden may want to look tough on immigration to fend off GOP attacks. It probably won't work
Joe Biden’s ironic “Summit for Democracy”: Sounds good, but plagued by contradictions
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies
Democracy is under threat around the world. But given the dire situation of the U.S., was this really a good idea?
Does this North Carolina candidate’s viral video have a winning lesson for Democrats?
Chauncey DeVega
Charles Graham on his widely-viewed video about standing up to the Klan — and why it's the message Democrats need
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial is a sideshow — powerful, abusive men will not be held accountable
Chris Hedges
Jeffrey Epstein's star procurer is on trial — but the systematic sexual exploitation of girls and women will go on
Congress loots the Treasury for U.S. war machine — while bickering over Build Back Better
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies
Bipartisanship in action: Congress will once again give the Pentagon whatever it wants, with little or no debate
Republicans now stand for nothing except trolling, vigilante violence and death
Thom Hartmann
It took 40 years of hard work for Republicans to descend all the way to open embrace of extremist violence
Democrats dine in luxury while families struggle — it’s a recipe for electoral Armageddon in ’22
Bob Hennelly
Democrats vacation on Nantucket and protect the fortunes of America's dynasties — and wonder why they're losing
16 Muppets who moved to “Sesame Street,” from Ji-Young to Abby Cadabby
Joy Saha
After meeting the first Asian American Muppet, we look at others who've joined the inclusive kids TV neighborhood
U.S.-Russia confrontation over Ukraine threatens to become all-out war — but why?
Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies
Biden promised diplomacy. Why is the U.S. risking war with Russia over territorial disputes in eastern Ukraine?
Joe Biden still believes — but in the face of deepening cynicism, is that enough?
Brian Karem
This week on the South Lawn, I saw a president driven by unshakable optimism. Does he know something we don't?
In Afghanistan, climate change drives an uptick in child marriage
Ruchi Kumar
Reports suggest a spike in such marriages, spurred in part by the effects of drought on the agrarian country
Republicans don’t care about death threats against colleagues — they are too busy seeking revenge
Heather Digby Parton
Republicans will find a reason to impeach Joe Biden — but can't be bothered by Paul Gosar's threats
Welcome to the last years of the American Century: It’s been an unmitigated disaster
Tom Engelhardt
America thrives on having an enemy. Following the 20-year war in Afghanistan, it needs to construct a new one
Over 84 million people forcibly displaced by climate emergency, insecurity and violence
Jessica Corbett
"The international community must redouble its efforts to make peace," said UN commissioner Filippo Grandi
“You need a little education”: GOP lawmaker scolds Tucker Carlson during live segment on Ukraine
Meaghan Ellis
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, lost patience with Carlson repeatedly during the segment: "Maybe if you get out a map"
Democrats and the dark road ahead: There’s hope — if we look past 2022 (and maybe 2024 too)
Andrew O'Hehir
Democrats face a '22 wipeout — and after that the horror-movie sequel. But there's still a future to fight for
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