For some time, corporations have had things their way. With globalization, which was largely designed by and for them, they were able to slip the…

Nuclear technology does more than make powerful weapons. It also makes for powerful politics. It allows Kim Jong-un, ruler of a sordid little dictatorship, possibly…

“After experiencing a gradual decline in respect for political rights and civil liberties over the past decade, the United States is now facing an acute…

The United States is the most unequal of the advanced countries. By far. And it’s getting worse. The ratio of the average income of the…

During Joe Biden’s election campaign, he promised he would be “the most pro-union president you've ever seen.” This may be the most important promise he…

Brazil and the United States have at least one thing in common in their recent political histories. Both had popular progressive presidents replaced by fascists:…

One of the brightest lights to appear recently on the stage of American politics is the absolutely delightful Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Bright, charming, compassionate and—I have…

Many progressives are hoping for great things from Joe Biden. The United States faces huge problems aside from the pandemic and its economic fallout. There…

Is Donald Trump a fascist? He has been accused of being one, including by me in previous posts, but the left is inclined to label…

I have always been intrigued by people’s tendency to believe what they want to believe rather than what the facts are telling them, to believe…

I am surprised and disappointed at those Republicans who support Trump to the point of rejecting the will of the American people and even democracy…

Up until four years ago I assumed that democracy was not only strong, it was invincible. At least in the Anglosphere. Why wouldn’t I? During…