In the latest example of the Trump Administration infringing on free speech, an anonymous federal official told Broadview, IL, faith leaders that “there is no more prayer in front of building or inside the building because this is the state and it’s not [of a] religious background.” The call followed an 11:30 a.m. interfaith service in the free speech zone near the facility … [Read more...] about ‘If we don’t like it, you can’t say it’ seems to be the Trump Administration motto
The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day
On Sunday, November 9, the free world will celebrate the 36th anniversary of the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, a date that is remembered as marking the beginning of the fall of communism in Central and Eastern Europe and signaling the end of the Cold War. Two days later, on November 11, we will celebrate Veterans Day once again, “a day to honor America’s veterans for … [Read more...] about The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Veterans Day
What is terrorist activity and how does it relate to Trump’s bombing boats in the Caribbean? Plus, Congress refuses to act.
Until 2025, the most groups designated as terrorist organizations in a single year was 13, the first year (1997) there was a list. This year, in February, the Trump Administration named 19 organizations. That's one-third of all organizations so named in the last 20 years. In 1997, the Clinton Administration put 13 organizations on the initial list, including Hamas, Hizballah, … [Read more...] about What is terrorist activity and how does it relate to Trump’s bombing boats in the Caribbean? Plus, Congress refuses to act.
Trump defies SNAP court order; Judge slams the Administration
Federal Judge Jack McConnell reacted to President Donald Trump's Truth Social statement that he would not follow court orders and fund SNAP, even partially, by removing the partial payment option. Judge McConnell ordered the Trump Administration to fully fund SNAP benefits by Friday, November 8. “While the President of the United States professes a commitment to helping … [Read more...] about Trump defies SNAP court order; Judge slams the Administration
Dear CBS: on average people’s 401(k) accounts have not doubled since last year
In the infamous whitewashed CBS 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday, President Donald Trump claimed that 401(k) accounts have "doubled" in the past year. Although there have been many postmortems analyzing the lies and propaganda that CBS let stand without push-back, I've not found any that mentioned this lie that went live without pushback. The current median 401(k) … [Read more...] about Dear CBS: on average people’s 401(k) accounts have not doubled since last year
A night for women, people of color and Muslim Americans
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 was many things. But it was especially a night for women, people of color and Muslim Americans. GA, Alicia Johnson is the first Black woman to win a statewide office, after being overwhelmingly elected to the Public Service Commission MI, Detroit, Mary Sheffield is the city's first woman Mayor NJ, Mikie Sherrill is the state's second woman … [Read more...] about A night for women, people of color and Muslim Americans
Trump and America’s Brain Drain
It’s been evident since Trump stepped into politics that he knew little about science and hated scientists. Maybe that’s because he makes up his own facts and rejects scientific data if it doesn’t fit into his worldview. As an example, he’s called global warming a hoax, pulled the U.S. out of the Paris accords, and doesn’t care about any increase in greenhouse gas emissions. In … [Read more...] about Trump and America’s Brain Drain
Trump says he will defy court order on SNAP benefits, not pay during shutdown
Continuing his governing by social media on a private network he owns, President Donald Trump said "SNAP BENEFITS...will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government." Last week, he told a judge he was waiting on their direction. Two federal judges ruled that the Administration "must pay for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) … [Read more...] about Trump says he will defy court order on SNAP benefits, not pay during shutdown
Heritage Foundation Bigwig Defending Tucker Carlson Platforming Notorious Anti-Semite Accentuates Republican Divisions
Once upon a time The Heritage Foundation was considered a thoughtful, influential right-wing think tank. It was founded in 1973 and played a key role during the years of President Ronald Reagan. Its opponents could passionately oppose its ideas and pronouncements and it wasn't considered way out there in the political Twilight Zone. That day has (for now) … [Read more...] about Heritage Foundation Bigwig Defending Tucker Carlson Platforming Notorious Anti-Semite Accentuates Republican Divisions
Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades — now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone
Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth On Nov. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear one of the most consequential trade cases in decades. The justices will decide whether a president can rely on a Cold War–era emergency law, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, to impose sweeping import duties on a vast share of what the United States buys from … [Read more...] about Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades — now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone
60 MINUTES IS NO LONGER HARD HITTING NEWS
Video evidence versus DHS claims: who you gonna believe?
A recent anecdote from Chicago suggests that the Department of Justice is not the only Trump Administration agency to have lost its "presumption of regularity." In the case of DOJ, that means courts are increasingly unlikely to assume the agency is acting in good faith: in other words, acting truthfully while following procedures. Federal agents roughly pulled Dayanne … [Read more...] about Video evidence versus DHS claims: who you gonna believe?
The problem with unwanted ballrooms
by Christine Flowers “He did WHAT to the East Wing?” If someone called me up at work and said “I knocked down half of your house, and will be installing a pool in your backyard as well as a gazebo at no charge to you,” I would be apoplectic. The idea a stranger would simply decide to “improve” my property without asking for permission is a violation of my privacy, not to … [Read more...] about The problem with unwanted ballrooms
Jews Especially are Weighing Mamdani’s Rhetoric
By Halie Soifer NEW YORK — There’s an election on Tuesday that has captured the attention of nearly every American Jew – the mayoral race in New York City. Since New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s overwhelming victory in the primary, I have echoed the deeply held concerns of many Jewish Americans about Mamdani’s positions on a range of issues, and recently reiterated … [Read more...] about Jews Especially are Weighing Mamdani’s Rhetoric
Media ownership may explain thin East Wing news
Although polls consistently show that most Americans oppose the abrupt demolition of the East Wing of the White House, news organization ownership makes reporting the issue a challenge. For example, Amazon, whose founder Jeff Bezos owns The Washington Post, is an East Wing donor. Guess what the editorial board wrote this week, without mentioning that fact? "In defense of the … [Read more...] about Media ownership may explain thin East Wing news
Trump is about to blow through the 1973 War Powers Resolution
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution*, the President has 60 days to obtain approval from Congress for military action. When it comes to bombing civilian boats in the Caribbean, that day is November 4th. Yet the White House doesn't plan on asking for an okay, although Donald Trump met the 48 hour deadline for alerting Congress that hostilities had begun. According to The … [Read more...] about Trump is about to blow through the 1973 War Powers Resolution
The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance
Where’s Congress? The institution is unwilling to assert itself as an equal branch of government. 4X6, iStock/Getty Images Plus Charlie Hunt, Boise State University Many Americans will be voting on Election Day – or have already cast votes – in races for statewide office, local positions and on ballot initiatives with major implications for … [Read more...] about The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance
MIKE JOHNSON IS A COWARD
SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food — including 472,711 people in Philadelphia
Currently, SNAP benefits average just over $6 per person per day. Catherine McQueen/Moment Collection via Getty Images Félice Lê-Scherban, Drexel University The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest, most effective tool the U.S. has to reduce food insecurity. As of late 2025, it helps more than 42 million people … [Read more...] about SNAP benefit freeze will leave millions nationwide struggling to pay for food — including 472,711 people in Philadelphia
How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children?
by Bruce S. Ticker As the Middle East crisis stains four election campaigns, a small army of teen-agers in Skokie, Illinois, ganged up on five Jewish children on Oct. 7 as they shouted antisemitic insults and fired gel pellets at them from a recreational gun, according to media reports. Transparency to the public in this Chicago suburb, including its sizeable Jewish … [Read more...] about How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children?