Chicken Little Now Attacking Teachers
America’s right-wing Chicken Littles are now attacking teachers, demonizing them because they need someone for people to hate. I’m a child of privilege. Not the privilege of money … 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.
How Do We Improve Global Maritime Security?
Tehran can spike world energy costs, rattle financial markets and get global headlines by threatening maritime security. Once again Iran’s robed dictators are launching attacks on oil tankers … Read more
Let’s Admit It: The Supreme Court is Corrupt. Let’s Fix it.
We’ve got a corrupt Supreme Court, it’s way past time to do something about it. When public officials get themselves mired in the muck of corruption, they can … Read more
Steve Rattner Explains Your Life’s Purpose for You
Wall Street plutocrats like Steve Rattner feel free to chastise you for your lack of hustle on the job. Do you find it as charming as I do … Read more
What if Democrats Decided to Campaign as Real Democrats?
The state supreme court election in Wisconsin showed that if they stand up for the people like real Democrats, Dems win. Way to go, Wisconsin, you showed what … Read more
GOP ‘Preemption’ Is a Euphemism for Creeping Autocracy
In the name of democracy, some claim they must usurp the people’s democratic authority. Let’s call it what it is: creeping autocracy. It’s always instructive to hear powerful … Read more
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
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
