I can’t really say why I decided to cook, or otherwise procure, a dish representing every nation at the World Cup, except that I thought […]
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Donald Trump and a Joyless World Cup
No nation has ever cast a shadow over the World Cup quite like the United States, the primary host of the 2026 games.
Graham Platner and the Class Politics of Impunity
Graham Platner is now through to the general election in Maine. He has survived another scandal, despite the fact that June is an unlikely time […]
British Politicians Accuse Elon Musk of Stoking Racist Violence in Belfast
British politicians have accused Elon Musk of encouraging an anti-immigrant pogrom in Northern Ireland. On Tuesday night, masked men burned cars, smashed windows, and set […]
Scared of ICE, Angry at Trump, and Facing Red Tape, Many Are Skipping World Cup
Since Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the number of international travelers visiting the United States has fallen by more than 5 percent. The number of Canadians […]
We Need to Talk About Black Women and Uterine Cancer
I grew up in a household of women who didn’t talk much about their reproductive health. Period talks were reserved for hushed tones, always behind […]
Why MAGA can’t hear the Trump boos
The most revealing moment of Donald Trump’s week was not the boos that rained down on him at Madison Square Garden on Monday night. It […]
GOP candidate pushed to award a donor with a government contract
In Texas, a county judge and Republican congressional candidate pushed for the county to accept a bid from a company, whose CEO is a political […]
Speak up: Barrie police board inviting public input on 2027 budget
Special meeting will take place Thursday, June 18 at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre in the multi-purpose room…See More
Platner’s accuser ran with the playbook that saved Kavanaugh: former GOP operative
One of the three accusers against Graham Platner had a role in helping Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh survive his confirmation fight, according to a […]
Trump’s top Manhattan prosecutor unnerves legal experts with his cable TV habit
The top Manhattan prosecutor in Trump’s Department of Justice is alarming legal experts with his behavior. During a recent interview, Adam Klasfeld raised red flags […]
El borrado de la vida indígena mexicana por el narcotráfico
A principios de mayo, un grupo armado de unos 2000 hombres atacó comunidades nahuas en Guerrero. Dispararon contra los residentes, usaron drones para bombardear sus […]
Elon Musk’s Reward for Calling for a Race War? Becoming a Trillionaire.
British Labour Party leadership accused Elon Musk of inciting violence on social media ahead of massive ongoing white supremacist, anti-immigration riots centered in Belfast, Northern […]
Illapa Sairitupac puts Socialism Back on the Ballot for the Lower East Side
Democratic Left interviews New York State Assembly candidate Illapa Sairitupac as part of a series of interviews with members of New York City DSA’s insurgent […]
Lots of News; Lots of Screwups
With about 88 percent of the votes counted, Graham Platner has about 72 percent of the votes in the Maine Democratic Senate primary. Gov. Janet […]
We’re About to Get a Good Read on How Crazy the Vermont Republican Party Is
Sad to say, but we’ve arrived at the point where Scary Eagle Man is the only sensible choice. That’s because Gerald Malloy is running for […]
Know Your Enemy: The Seven Year Anniversary Mailbag Episode
Matt and Sam answer listener questions about post-Trump politics, the meaning of Zohran Mamdani, the fate of liberalism, and more.
Graham Platner Is The Perfect Imperfect Man To Resurrect Trump’s Sexual Transgressions.
Stormy Daniels, the porn star, and E. Jean Carroll, the rape victim, have held Trump accountable. Just hanging out with known pedophile sex traffickers, one […]
The World Cup’s First Score: Union 1, Owners 0
In a 99-1 vote Wednesday night, food and beverage workers staffing Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium for the FIFA Men’s World Cup ratified an agreement that […]
Bari Weiss Is Supposed to Do the News Now (Half the Answer #87, with Radley Balko)
Why has Bari Weiss, a liberal-presenting Trump sycophant, been handed the reins to CBS News, one of our most prestigious news organizations? What does her […]