On this Veterans Day, Sean Davis asks us to think about the work needed here at home, especially in rural America, and offers a solution: investing in our veterans.
Three Reasons Why We Need to Talk About the Mental Health of Political Leaders
Throughout the Trump administration, many have questioned his mental health. But theirs raise a more universal issue.
“We Want to Keep the Oil”
“We’ll be deciding what we’re going to do with [the oil] in the future.” In no other global power dynamic would this be considered a rational thing for anyone to say.
Universal Basic Income + Automation + Plutocracy = Dystopia
A universal basic income may seem like a win for the common man, however, it’s worth noting that billionaires in support of the plan are interested in their ends, not ours.
Jeffrey Epstein Dies of “Suicide”
Accused sex trafficker and friend to the powerful, Jeffrey Epstein, has died by apparent suicide. The internet is not convinced.
Americans Should Be Very Skeptical of Calls for New “Terrorism” Laws
As a result of El Paso and Dayton, U.S. lawmakers are openly discussing domestic terrorism laws. However, laws made in the aftermath of tragedy have burned us before.
Conventional Politicians Are Infinitely Weirder Than Marianne Williamson
Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson is something different and worth watching, compared to the rest of the “status quo” field.
Pause a Moment and Think About How Many People AREN’T Whistleblowing
With Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning behind bars, think about how many people know something, but are now keeping quiet.
Starvation Sanctions Are Worse Than Overt Warfare
Donald Trump may have called back military action against Iran, but the trade sanctions he’s put in place are far more damaging.
40,000: The Number of Venezuelans Killed by Trump’s Sanctions
To handle the Venezuelan crisis, Donald Trump has painted in the medium of sanction. The cost, according to a new study, has been colossal.