9 Jan, 2021
The End of American Exceptionalism
The End of American Exceptionalism by Mel Gurtov 1208 words Sedition Whatever you want to call the violent assault in...
9 Jan, 2021
4 Jan, 2021
The Gang Leader Speaks
Donald Trump’s telephone conversation with Georgia’s secretary of state will go down in history as...
31 Dec, 2020
Biden and the world: A deeper look at his foreign affairs team
In a previous column, I introduced the president-elect’s team: a group of serious professionals...
28 Dec, 2020
Biden and the World: A First Look at His Foreign Affairs Team
"President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his foreign policy and national security team..."
16 Dec, 2020
Biden . . . Won (Maybe) (satire)
Some of my people want me to say Sleepy Joe won the election. But I think I’ll keep holding out...
27 Nov, 2020
Restoring Democracy, Strengthening the Right to Vote
As Americans look forward to a new era without Donald Trump, one thing stands out:...
13 Nov, 2020
Trump’s game
Trump’s game by Mel Gurtov 738 words Published in: Counterpunch, Mel Gurtov, The Chronicle, Westside Gazette, LA Progressive, The Gilmer...
8 Nov, 2020
Biden’s jobs 1-10
In the next several weeks, President-elect Joe Biden will be preoccupied with creating a 100-day action agenda. It might be called “Operation Renewal.” Here are my top-10 choices, in no particular order...
30 Oct, 2020
In Defense of Confucius Institutes
In Defense of Confucius Institutes by Mel Gurtov 1307 words Published in: Counterpunch, Sierra County Prospect, The Chronicle, Mel Gurtov...
19 Oct, 2020
Trumpism Has Brought Democracy to Its Knees
In what we can only hope is its terminal phase, the Trump administration is doing everything it can to make a mockery of American democracy.
11 Oct, 2020
Our Deranged President
Our Deranged President by Mel Gurtov 458 words Published in: LA Progressive, Mel Gurtov, The Chronicle, The Scott Free, Counterpunch,...
3 Oct, 2020
Trump Unmasked
"I just want to say that the end of the pandemic is in sight,” Donald Trump said Thursday night. A day later he was airlifted to Walter Reed Hospital, down with (reportedly) mild symptoms of COVID-19—so “mild” that he’s now going to stay “several” days instead of “a few” as initially reported.
22 Sep, 2020
Defeating a Demagogue: A Reminder from History
“It may be small comfort as we watch Donald Trump try to cheat and bully his way to a second...
12 Sep, 2020
Trump’s China Diversion
“The Trump administration’s orchestrated attack on China is commonly assumed to stem from upset over China’s human rights…” Mel Gurtov...
10 Sep, 2020
Standing Up to Trump . . . and Biden
“When I ponder the likelihood of looming electoral chaos — uncounted votes, a defeated president who won’t leave office…” Robert...