Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ “[I]f thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee.” — Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil Over many years teaching and writi... Read more
President Trump postponed his threat to strike power plants in Iran, citing “productive conversations” with the Iranians. But officials said the talks were in an early stage and not substantive. [...]
The president is using the standoff over funding the Department of Homeland Security as leverage to pass a strict voter ID bill. Critics say the bill would place an undue burden on eligible voters. [...]
President Trump mused about whether he could beat Elvis Presley in a fistfight and used a golden Sharpie to sign a replica of one of the singer’s guitars. [...]
The inquiries target antisemitism and admissions policies. The university called it retaliation for refusing to give in to the administration’s demands. [...]
A national mood of unease and anxiety ahead of major elections is rarely good for the party in power. [...]
With nearly four decades in Albany, often leading key committees as a Democrat, she was an early supporter of liberal causes such as labor rights and abortion protections. [...]
