Biden Lowers Gas Prices
They went down 3 cents a gallon yesterday and have dropped 24 days straight.
Biden Punishing Russia but Not Saudi Arabia
The fecklessness of U.S. human rights policy in full display.
World’s Billionaires Have Lost $1.5 Trillion
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos alone have lost $15 billion in net worth since January.
No, We Didn’t Give Wall Street $1.5 Trillion
People who should know better are making ridiculous claims.
Stocks Plummet Amid Coronavirus and Oil Fears
Trading has resumed after an early plunge triggered automatic suspension.
Trump Tones Down Anti-Iran Rhetoric In Wake Of Saudi Attack
As the Saudis continue to evaluate the impact of the weekend attack on a major oil facility, the Trump Administration tones down the anti-Iran rhetoric just a bit.
U.S. Points At Iran In Saudi Oil Facility Attack And Trump Hints At Military Action
While the world continues to evaluate the impact of Saturday’s attack on a Saudi oil facility, tensions in the Persian Gulf are increasing.
Major Drone Strike Hits Large Saudi Oil Facility
Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a massive attack on an important Saudi oil facility.
A Serious Threat to Higher Education in Alaska
After a series of line item vetoes, the University of Alaska is facing a 41% cut in state funding.
Iran Downs American Reconnaissance Drone As Tensions Continue To Increase
As if the situation in the Persian Gulf weren’t already tense enough, the Iranians shot down an American reconnaissance drone late yesterday
Meanwhile, In Russia….
While the American media was paying attention to President travels and travails in Europe, there was another meeting taking place.
Slower May Jobs Growth Adds To Fears Of Economic Downturn
May’s Jobs Report came back with disappointing jobs growth, suggesting that the economy may be slowing down.
Trump’s Iran Policy Isn’t Working Because It Isn’t Supposed To Work
The Trump Administration’s policies toward Iran aren’t going to work, but that’s because they aren’t supposed to work.
The Political Realities of a Green New Deal
Kevin Drum uses some clever sleight-of-hand to demonstrate a hard truth about the human condition.
Trump Sides With Saudis In Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi
In what has to qualify as one of the most horrifying displays of moral depravity on the international stage, the Trump Administration is saying it doesn’t really care if the Saudi Crown Prince is a murderer or not.
Trump’s Goes Off On Insane Late Night Iran Tirade
The President was up late last night sending an incredibly over-the-top tweet directed at Iran.
Nicolás Maduro “Elected” To Second Term As President Of Venezuela
In an election that pretty much everyone agrees was illegitimate, Nicolás Maduro has won a second term as Venezuela’s President.
Where Have All the Saudi Billionaires Gone?
In 2017, there were ten Saudis on Forbes’ billionaires list. This year, there are none.