Hey, Kids, Let’s Go to DeSantis World!
Florida’s autocratic governor has put Disney World under the control of his thought police, turning it into “DeSantis World.” Until recently, kids were thrilled when their parents said: … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Take a Whiff of Elon Musk’s Ecological Paradise
Exciting news, people: Utopia is on the rise! Musk promises an “ecological paradise” for his workers in his private town. Space Commander Elon Musk has announced that His … Read more
Book-Banners are Coming to Your Town
Get ready for roving bands of book-banners coming to your town! Not so long ago, book burnings were considered a festive group activity by assorted right-wing zealots. Today, … Read more
Dress Code: Are the Women in Your State Legislature Properly Attired?
Missouri’s GOP controlled state house of representatives has adopted a dress code aimed at women. Many of today’s right-wing governors and state legislators have a problem. By constantly … Read more
How to Guarantee a Train Wreck
Who would’ve thought that in these modern times of digital monitoring of everything, a train wreck could spew a toxic fireball? Stuff happens, right? A train wreck here … Read more
Why Are We Letting For-Profit Health Care Kill Us?
For-profit health care is literally killing us. Don’t take my word for it, ask a nurse! No one needs another outrage to worry about, but here’s one that … Read more
Would Wall Street Kill Your Granny for a Little More Profit?
Some 70% of nursing homes are now corporate operations run by absentee executives whose main goal is maximizing investor profits. There are industries that occasionally do something rotten. … Read more
Who Taught George Santos to Be Such a Self-Serving Fraud?
The surreal saga of George Santos, bizarre Republican congress critter and self-serving fraud. People are baffled by the surreal saga of George Santos, bizarre Republican congress critter, self-serving … Read more
Welcome to the US House of Crazies
Sure, evil triumphs when good people to do nothing — but especially when power-hungry leaders unleash the House of Crazies. An old political saying notes that the only … Read more
How Inequality Happens
One reason these Wall Street types make so much is that theirs is a dirty job — they are why inequality happens. I don’t usually cover hard-luck sob … Read more
