Published on http://www.counterpunch.org/ “The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are dupes of pretended patriots.” — Elbridge Gerry, 1... Read more
Answering reader questions about the obstacles and opportunities for new parties like the one formed by Elon Musk. [...]
The regulatory agency confronts a future determined by a health secretary hostile to its mission. [...]
A steamfitter and former union leader, running as an independent but with Democratic support, will take on the Republican incumbent, a billionaire’s son. [...]
How the new health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is dismantling the agency. [...]
A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business. [...]
“They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said, appearing to signal a reversal after his administration paused some weapons transfers just last week. [...]
