Open Thread

Trump Favors Starvation As A Weapon.  Not just food banks in America, but this: Five months into its unprecedented dismantling of foreign-aid programs, the Trump administration has given the order…

FASCISM MARCHES ON!: We Don't Need Know Edjicashun: The Supreme Court agreed on Monday that the Trump administration can proceed with dismantling the Education Department by firing more than a…

Why MAGAts 'Think' That DOJ Is Covering Up Epstein Files.  Hey, we think they're hiding proof of Trump's perfidy.  That's not what 'they' think: If you don’t know the fullness of this…

How Netanyahu Decided That Genocide Was How He'd Retain Power.  Great long-form reporting, will no doubt win prizes, which will be well-deserved.  A taste, set aside time to read the…

Y'know, sometimes I put up stuff that I just know will generate conversation.  Take yesterday's Open Thread and Legislative Targets pieces, for example.  Granted, I didn't write anything about Israel's…

'Perhaps We Were A Bit Too Hasty...': For months, President Donald Trump and his homeland security secretary have saidthe Federal Emergency Management Agency could be eliminated. But as the president…

Mediawatch asked the following question about the interim appointment of Julianne Murray to be the Federal Attorney for Delaware: Will Coonsie and LBR have anything to say? This reminds me--'Coonsie'…

Supreme Court To Trump: 'You Can Fire Everybody'.  Fascism On The March: For weeks, thousands of federal employees have been waiting for the Supreme Court to make a decision about…

Two Headlines From The NYTimes.  Do they first clear these with the White House?: Trump Administration Acknowledges Lack Of Evidence From Epstein Documents. Trump Looks To Avoid Casting Blame In…

Yes, Elon Musk Played Delaware's Legislators (And Governor) For Fools: During this year’s legislative session, Musk’s lobbyists and representatives publicly advocated for almost a dozen bills that would benefit his…

Ringo Really Is Just A Cool Guy: Starr has the amiable manner of a goofy, wisecracking uncle who happens to have been in the most successful band in the history…

Can We Have Those Expanded Tax Brackets Now?: The ink is not even dry on the far-reaching domestic policy law that President Trump signed on Friday, and already state governments…

W-what?  Real news on the 4th Of July?  I mean, besides America's ongoing experiment with Fascism? Ladeez And Gentlemen--YOUR 20th RD Democratic Candidate: Alonna Berry has been selected as the…