A Measure of Accountability

A Measure of Accountability

The jury in the Derek Chauvin murder case found the former Minneapolis policeman guilty on all counts – but as relieved as most of the nation was, it was not a moment of joy.  “I would not call today’s verdict justice, however, because justice...
Taking a Page Out of the Tea Party Playbook

Taking a Page Out of the Tea Party Playbook

As the economy tumbles into a deeper recession, the right wing takes a page out of the Tea Party playbook – while the president tweets about “liberating” blue states from the measures their governors have imposed to protect their citizens’...
Impeachment is Over. Now What?

Impeachment is Over. Now What?

Donald Trump’s impeachment ended just the way he and Mitch McConnell wanted: without damaging witnesses or documents, and an acquittal in the Senate.  But just as in Mueller: HE WAS NOT EXONERATED. And – he not only could not peel off any vulnerable...
The Mystery of What the Whistleblower Blew

The Mystery of What the Whistleblower Blew

The president has been making threats to fight Iran on behalf of the Saudis – but (as usual with this administration) that’s not the most egregious thing being reported this week. A mysterious whistleblower report from the intelligence community has been...