11 Jun, 2018
Who Benefits from the “Booming Economy”?
“Although the U.S. mass media are awash with stories about America’s “booming economy,” the benefits are distributed very unequally, when...
11 Jun, 2018
The Great Waking Up
“I don’t blame all of the planet’s ills on the Republican Party, but I find hope in the possibility that...
8 Jun, 2018
The increasing foreign military and economic engagement in Africa
“Between late 19th and early 20th centuries, Africa was apportioned by several European powers— the practice became known as the...
6 Jun, 2018
Trump’s War on the Poor: An Impeachable Offense
“Were it not for the source, it would hardly be news to learn that the United States can’t take care...
6 Jun, 2018
NFL Anthem Protest Policy and Faux Patriotism
“Like many, we are fundamentally opposed to the NFL’s new policy requiring players who are on the field to stand...
5 Jun, 2018
The Pardon Power: “The Power Not The Right”
“When I saw media reports Melania Trump had not been seen for 20-some days, I started thinking again about the...
2 Jun, 2018
Big Man politics, Africa to America
“We in the civilized, modern, savvy, worldly, urbane part of the world scoff and pity the poor African countries that...
1 Jun, 2018
The American Way of War: Evolution Stops Here
“America does what it wants. This is obvious, except it’s also monstrously unnerving. Let’s at least add some quote marks:...
30 May, 2018
Who Is Kim Yong-chol?
“General Kim Yong-chol is arriving in New York to discuss North Korea’s denuclearization with top US officials, including Secretary of...
29 May, 2018
School Shooters and CIA Torturers, All Together Now?
“Every CIA agent (as well as all other US Government agents and even State Officers) is required to take an...
25 May, 2018
In Iran and North Korea, China Holds Some Cards
“Donald Trump made his television reputation by telling people “You’re fired.” The same bullying approach now substitutes for his international...
25 May, 2018
The War Tree
“Picture War, with a capital W, as a giant tree. The branches are the individual wars, some great like WWII...
24 May, 2018
Real Security
“So, the summit with North Korea is off, and now pundits will have at it on such themes as overreach,...
24 May, 2018
Raising boys to love and care, not kill
“Heart contracts; numbness and tears collide. Ten dead, 13 wounded; this time in Santa Fe. If we’re ever to end...
24 May, 2018
It’s Not Always All About Trump
“John Bolton and Mike Pence must have known what they were doing. President Trump’s national security adviser and Vice President...