Well, That Was Weird

Preemption?

Bolsonaro Arrested Again

This time for allegedly trying to escape.

A Question for the Filibuster

Where’s the positive example?

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Bolsonaro Convicted, Trump Vows Revenge

Birds of a feather and all that.

The Enablers of Authoritarianism

In this case, Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council.

Tabby Wednesday

Trump Orders Proof of Citizenship to Vote

Yet another test of Executive power for the courts to resolve.

Can We Call Them “Disappearances” Now?

Can we say the administration is putting people in camps?

ICE Arrests Protestor

A glaring example of trying to terrorize those the administration doesn’t like.

The Great US-Colombian Conflict is Over!

Thoughts on an unnecessary confrontation.

Trump Deploys Tariff Hammer on Colombia (Updated)

More immigration politics.

More Tariff Threats

Trump is like a child with a new toy.

It’s Not Just Us

Reactionary politics are not just a US phenomenon.

Election Violence

It’s no longer just a Third World problem.

Faith In Democracy on the Decline

People around the world are more skeptical about governing institutions.

Ugliness in International Soccer

A long tradition continues unabated.

A Tale Of Two Chinas

Its economic bubble has burst, which may make them more dangerous.

The World Is Catching Up

Americans have taken the dominance of the Women’s National Team for granted.

Thinking about the Past

Thoughts after reading Part 2 of the Reuter’s series, “Slavery’s Descendants”

Kick Russia Off the Security Council?

A bad idea backed up by worse reasoning.

Putin’s Failed Gambit

He’s turned Russia from a G-8 member to an international pariah.

Dark Web Dragnet

International law enforcement agencies have made hundreds of arrests.

Ford Doubling Down on EVs, But Not in USA

The company will debut an all-electric “Explorer” in Europe.

Most of the World Doesn’t Care About Ukraine

Many in the Global South see the war very differently than we in the West.