How Political Pessimism Helps Doom Tougher Gun Laws

How Political Pessimism Helps Doom Tougher Gun Laws

It’s predictable after every new mass-shooting horror: The political right’s reflexive call for “thoughts and prayers,” which is then mocked by people who favor more gun restrictions for lacking any accompanying ideas for preventing future killings. But there’s an...
100 Days of Trump, Part 2: The End of Obama Nation

100 Days of Trump, Part 2: The End of Obama Nation

In 100 days, Trump has managed to turn Obama Nation into Abomination. Here is what he’s accomplished so far: Over 800 stupid, hateful tweets, a record number of cabinet members and staff members who have resigned or been fired, three federal investigations, the...
100 Days of Trump: Lies and Subterfuge

100 Days of Trump: Lies and Subterfuge

It’s been 100 days since Donald Trump put one hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the US Constitution. True to form, “chaos candidate” has headed a chaotic administration. Where we are 100 days later: “Lock Her Up” Michael Flynn was fired by Obama...