Federal Judge Rejects Administration Challenge To “Sanctuary Cities”
A Federal Judge in California has largely rejected a Trump Administration challenge to a series of new laws in California designed to protect so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Army Refutes AP ‘Army Discharging Immigrant Recruits’ Story
The situation isn’t as awful as portrayed by the AP—but it’s still pretty bad.
Calls To “Abolish ICE” Could End Up Being A Gift To Trump And The Republicans
Democrats are rallying around the “Abolish ICE” slogan in response to the Trump Administration’s immigration policies, but it could end up backfiring on them.
Mark Zuckerberg World’s Third-Richest Person
The 34-year-old Facebook tycoon is now worth more than 87-year-old Warren Buffet.
California Court Rules That Yelp Can’t Be Forced To Remove Negative Comments
Federal law protects internet companies from liability for statements written by others.
Buried in Trump’s Bullshit
The President is generating so much outrage on a daily basis that we’re missing important stories.
Trump Escalates Trade War With China
The ill-advised move is sure to raise costs for businesses and consumers and roil global stock markets.
June Jobs Growth Slightly Above Expectations, But Not Spectacular
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 213,000 in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.0 percent.
Trump’s Shameful Betrayal of Immigrant Soldiers
America promised immigrants who volunteered to serve in our military a fast track to citizenship. Now, we’re throwing them out.
It’s Not Just about Border Security
There is a general anti-immigrant current in this administration.
E.P.A. Administrator Scott Pruitt Resigns
After months of allegations regarding improper use of taxpayer dollars and the use of agency resources and personnel for personal needs, he is finally out.
Majority Of Americans Want New Supreme Court Justice Confirmed Before Midterms
Democrats are making largely meaningless appeals to the so-called ‘Merrick Garland Precedent” to argue for a delay in confirming the President’s next Supreme Court nominee. The American people feel differently.
Trump Once Again Reveals His Horrible Foreign Policy Instincts
Donald Trump had to be talked down from considering military intervention in Venezuela.
Another Name On Trump’s SCOTUS Short List
With the President set to announce his Supreme Court pick Monday evening, another name has entered the game.
National Debt Passes $21 Trillion Mark As Republican Budget Deficits Begin To Rise
The National Debt has passed $21,000,000,000,000 for the first time in history just as the nation begins its return to the era of trillion dollar budget deficits.
Protest Shuts Down Statue of Liberty on July 4th
An idiot climbed the monument, wasting police resources and ruining the day for hundreds of visitors.
Enlightenment Ideals and the Immigration Crisis
Today is a great day to reflect on the Enlightenment ideals that fueled a Declaration.
Patriotism In The Trump Era
Recent polling finds that Americans aren’t feeling quite so patriotic right now. It’s understandable, but we shouldn’t give up hope.
Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan Accused Of Covering Up Sexual Abuse At Ohio State
Jim Jordan, who heads the powerful House Freedom Caucus, is being accused of ignoring reports of sexual abuse by a team doctor while he was a coach at The Ohio State University.