22 Mar, 2017
Nine-tenths of coal miners are gone
“America’s coal industry is sinking sadly. Tonnage, usually above 1 billion, dropped to 749 million tons in 2016…” James A....
13 Mar, 2017
Military Support for Diplomacy and Development
“Amidst the darkness of Washington politics, a recent bright spot was the letter to Congress signed by more than 120...
10 Mar, 2017
President Donald Trump Should Make a Deal with North Korea
“President Donald Trump likes to be known for his deal-making, and now he has the opportunity to make deals that...
8 Mar, 2017
The moment of the fool
“Obama . . . Trump. Could there be a bigger contrast — in attitude, style, comportment, philosophy? What irony that…”...
7 Mar, 2017
Find the adults and get them in the room
“Trump attacks others, from the Pope to Gold Star families, on a routine basis, often based on no evidence, exaggerated...
7 Mar, 2017
Switching Sides: America and Russia in US Public Opinion
“Once upon a time in the US you could fairly predict what Americans believe about Russia. Their beliefs would parallel...
1 Mar, 2017
Resisting Trump’s Militarization
“Not surprisingly, activists are daunted by the lightning-paced dismantling of civil rights and social justice that President Trump has authorized...
27 Feb, 2017
While Our Attention is Elsewhere, Climate Change Worsens
“Donald Trump’s presidency has gotten so much attention that the latest threats to climate stability have received only passing notice…”...
26 Feb, 2017
Why Should Trump? or Anyone? Be Able to Launch a Nuclear War?
“The accession of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency brings us face-to-face with a question that many have tried to...
21 Feb, 2017
Trump, Europe, and Chaos
“Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Defense James Mattis went to the Munich Security Conference with reassurances about the...
15 Feb, 2017
The Great American Awakening
“Old wounds break open. Deep, encrusted wrongs are suddenly visible. The streets flow with anger and solidarity. The past and...
14 Feb, 2017
The Honeymoon Is Over
“President Trump is often depicted as “unconventional” and his actions “unprecedented.” But his novelty exposes him and his administration to...
9 Feb, 2017
Resistance gone mainstream
“When reality show celebrity Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election, many of us who professionally and passionately work for...
8 Feb, 2017
The Mass Grave We Call Collateral Damage
““Lot of killers. We’ve got a lot of killers. Boy, you think our country’s so innocent? You think our country’s...
3 Feb, 2017
Deliberately Irrational and Dangerously Ignorant
“Donald Trump said at CIA headquarters January 21: “Trust me, I’m like a smart person,” and “I love honesty.” If...