Former Watergate prosecutor is speaking out, warning that Trump’s efforts to defame a potential government witness who is likely to be called in a federal trial could result in a gag order from Special Prosecutor Mueller. Former U.S. Attorney Nick Akerman, who prosecuted the Watergate case, is speaking out about Trump’s response to recent developments in […]
It’s time for liberals and progressives to take control of the national conversation, steering the conversation away from right-wing hysteria. Nietzsche was correct when he wrote, “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster… for when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you.”1 When you immerse yourself […]
Some intelligent voters are going to have to admit they fell for various degrees of Russian propaganda if we want to get our democracy back on track. I was one of those voters, and I admit I fell for some of their tactics. Before you chase me with torches and call me a corporate whore, please allow me the opportunity […]
It’s not just the Russians. Republicans also worked to throw the presidential election by using frame-ups, leaks, and intimidation. Special prosecutor Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible Russian involvement in the United State presidential campaign blazes forward. New bombshell revelations about Russia are being reported by the media on a near-daily basis from the Mueller investigation […]
Trump Embodies The Tyranny Of His Heroes There is something hauntingly familiar about the scenes of chaos and anger embodying Trump’s administration: they mirror the tyranny of his heroes. Like his heroes, Trump demonstrates the kind of narcissism that autocratic strongmen have exhibited throughout history—and unsurprisingly, it runs contrary to the democratic process. Trump vows […]