Over the years there have been a slew of images and cartoons about Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here are a few: … [Read more...] about IMAGES AND CARTOONS ABOUT TRUMP-PUTIN RELATIONSHIP
Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out
Could Friedrich Merz be the man to speak for Europe? Sean Gallup/Getty Images Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, Colorado State University “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?” The question was famously attributed to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and refers to the historical inability of the political entity of Europe to … [Read more...] about Is a united European voice possible in the age of Trump, Putin and far-right politics? Germany’s new leader intends to find out
TRUMP, VANCE ATTACK ZELENSKY AND TRUMP CUTS MEETING SHORT: THE TRUTH NOW REVEALED?
Embed from Getty Images A live-camera meeting between President Donald Trump, and Vice President J. D. Vance and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky that was supposed to highlight a major agreement between the two countries ended in a disaster: Trump and Vance aggressively double-teamed Zelensky, Trump was angry and Trump cut the meeting short. Meanwhile, it completely … [Read more...] about TRUMP, VANCE ATTACK ZELENSKY AND TRUMP CUTS MEETING SHORT: THE TRUTH NOW REVEALED?
Are members of the Press misinterpreting the First Amendment?
Are members of the Press misinterpreting the First Amendment? Are they assuming rights not actually mentioned in the Amendment? Before answering these questions, we should look at the actual wording of the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or … [Read more...] about Are members of the Press misinterpreting the First Amendment?
3 ways Trump is acting like a king and bypassing the Constitution’s checks and balances on presidential authority
Donald Trump’s efforts to expand presidential power defy the Constitutional separation of powers. zimmytws/iStock via Getty Images David Lopez, Rutgers University - Newark I learned basic civics in my public school. But mostly, because it was more interesting, I also learned civics after school watching the animated series “Schoolhouse … [Read more...] about 3 ways Trump is acting like a king and bypassing the Constitution’s checks and balances on presidential authority
There May Be A Second Civil War. First, There Must Be Two Smaller Civil Wars
There is a bear in the woods. For some, the bear is easy to see, others don’t see it all. That bear is an impending second American Civil War. Many have joked about the prospect of a third Trump term. But the very idea of Trump being elected even once seemed like a joke, until it happened. There is currently a GOP congressman attempting to pass legislation to allow President … [Read more...] about There May Be A Second Civil War. First, There Must Be Two Smaller Civil Wars
German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
Ed Turner, Aston University Friedrich Merz, the presumptive chancellor of Germany, has confirmed he will seek a coalition with the social democratic SPD after the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) won the February 23 election, topping the poll with 28.5%. Although the SPD has gone from winning the last election to a record low result of 16.4% of the vote, it remains the only … [Read more...] about German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe
IS HE A FASCIST? YOU TELL ME
by Paul Lerner “Now that it’s just us,” asked an earnest student as we packed up after the morning’s “Approaching Fascism” lecture: “Tell me: is he? Is he a fascist?” Teaching under any circumstances provokes a tension between one’s classroom persona and who one is in real life. Presenting this material now, at a time when fascism, or something resembling it, is … [Read more...] about IS HE A FASCIST? YOU TELL ME
GODZILLA ATTACKS SOCIAL SECURITY (CARTOON)
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle Inby Eli HagerProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.President Donald Trump was asked at a press conference this month if there were any federal agencies or programs that Elon Musk’s newly formed … [Read more...] about Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
So What of Gaza? Trump’s Plan and Some Context
Trump's vague plan, his new vision for the Eastern Mediterranean has some supporters and some advantages. It is important to see the local context. Historically if you start a war and you lose that war, you lose your land. If you're lucky you escape with your life. There are so many instances of this it is fair to say human history is one long example of it and it still … [Read more...] about So What of Gaza? Trump’s Plan and Some Context
TRUMP ACTING LIKE A KING (CARTOON)
Resigning in protest is a rare act of courage
If only we could all be like Danielle Sassoon, who told the thugs to stick their crime where the sun don’t shine. Hard as it’s been for us sane Americans to navigate the MAGA idiocracy, the journey has been even more torturous this past month for public servants who still believe in venerable America values like the rule of law. This dilemma is not new. Typically, cogs in … [Read more...] about Resigning in protest is a rare act of courage
I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling – for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun
Attendees take selfies at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 20, 2025. Andrew Harnick/Getty Images Alex Hinton, Rutgers University - Newark At the start of his inaugural address on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “The golden age of America begins right now!” A month later, Trump’s … [Read more...] about I went to CPAC as an anthropologist to see how Trump supporters are feeling – for them, a ‘golden age’ has begun
TRUMP OPENS DOOR FOR PUTIN (CARTOON)
Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests
John Blaxland, Australian National University Last week in Europe, the United States sent some very strong messages it is prepared to upend the established global order. US Vice President JD Vance warned a stunned Munich Security Conference that Europe has an “enemy within”, referring to leaders who ignore their citizens’ concerns and values. He also advocated for … [Read more...] about Trump’s view of the world is becoming clear: America’s allies come second to its own interests
Living in the world Mitch McConnell has bequeathed us
I was blissfully surfing through YouTube the other night when, alas, I chanced upon the face that buzz-killed my bid for escape. Mitch McConnell, whose craven Senate machinations nudged us, goosestep by goosestep, toward our fascist future, was featured last week on CBS News’ “60 Minutes,” and I felt compelled to click on the interview, to view it much the way we rubberneck … [Read more...] about Living in the world Mitch McConnell has bequeathed us
Trump’s Billionaires With No Balls
It is amazing to see the lack of courage manifested by some of the wealthiest men in our nation. They made their fortunes because of their intelligence, technical expertise, scientific knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit- because they were willing to take risks. Now, they have lined up behind President Trump and are afraid to challenge him on his policies that are bad for the … [Read more...] about Trump’s Billionaires With No Balls
Wish You Were Here (Cartoon and Column)
How do you have talks to end the war in Ukraine without Ukraine? The self-proclaimed greatest negotiator in the world gave away the store to Vladimir Putin before peace talks had even begun. But then again, Trump’s not looking for a fair deal that benefits everyone. Trump claims he’s looking for a fair deal, but why should we care what Russia gets? After Russia … [Read more...] about Wish You Were Here (Cartoon and Column)
Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating
(From left to right): Neville Chamberlain, Édouard Daladier, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano before signing the Munich Agreement, which gave the Sudetenland to Germany. German Federal Archives/Wikimedia Commons Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University Ukraine has not been invited to a key meeting … [Read more...] about Ukraine isn’t invited to its own peace talks. History is full of such examples – and the results are devastating