Could conservatives save democracy in the United States?
Hello and happy Thursday. Welcome to the “Is reality dead?” edition of this column, in which Vladimir Putin is our friend, egg prices don’t matter…
Should Democrats fight Trump all out or pick their battles?
These are times that try Democratic souls.Shut out of power in Washington and facing an unbridled president taking a sledgehammer to parts of the federal…
Latin America’s post-new left is constantly reinventing
When ideas fail, Goethe says, words come in very handy. Words make worlds. However, as Thucydides cautions, in wars, words lose their meaning. We are…
Serbia 1835 and 2025: Will history repeat—or rewrite itself?
Kragujevac, Serbia—15 February 1835 marked a fleeting moment of audacity. In this unassuming city, then Serbia’s capital, enlightenment-inspired reformers presented the Sretenje Constitution—a radical document…
Vice President Vance meets far-right leader days before German vote
MUNICH — Vice President JD Vance met the leader of a German far-right party during a visit to Munich on Friday, nine days before a German election…
Musk wants U.S. to ‘delete entire agencies’ from federal government
DUBAI — Elon Musk called on Thursday for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government as part of his push under President Trump…
Bonta says Trump is ‘spitting in the face of our democracy’ as federal funds remain frozen
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta joined a coalition of more than 20 states Friday in asking a federal court to once again intercede and force…
Trump’s lies are dragging down democracy, journalism and the climate
A single social media post illuminates the precarious state of the American democratic experiment.When President Trump said last week that the military had “just entered…
Democracy doesn’t exist in the United States: Chris Hedges | TV Shows
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with the former war correspondent about liberal democracy and Trump’s second term.As Donald Trump returns to the White House, many are…
X Factor: Is Elon Musk Using X to Undermine European Democracy?
In the rapidly evolving realm of social media and digital platforms, one name consistently dominates the headlines: Elon Musk. Renowned for his ventures in electric…
How Trump’s second inauguration outdid the excesses of his first
I really appreciated Monday’s unexpected call for unity in the Capitol rotunda, where MAGA insurrectionists mounted a deadly attack on Congress four years ago.Unfortunately, it…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she used her access to nudge Trump on L.A. wildfire recovery
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, the chief of the inaugural transition, acknowledged the difficulty of overseeing the handoff of power to President Trump…
Squid Game and South Korean Politics: Socioeconomic Inequality and Power Struggles
Netflix’s Squid Game has captured global attention with its depiction of a deadly survival game where financially desperate individuals are forced to compete for a…
Trump and allies disgracefully block honoring of Jan. 6 police
On Monday, Donald Trump will visit the scene of a crime, laying his hand on a Bible and vowing to preserve and protect the Constitution…
Turbulence in European Politics: Far-Right Upsurge in Austria and Germany
“The fascism that we thought we had left behind is now the third political force in Europe”- said by Pedro Sanchez, the prime minister of…
The Unfinished Revolution: Protests in Armenia and the Quest for Change
Since its independence in 1991, Armenia has faced a turbulent journey marked by systemic corruption, authoritarian tendencies, and socio-economic instability. The newly sovereign nation inherited…
The trajectory of rebellious politics taking place and Analysts wonder which state will be next?
The people are no longer accepting the status quo and shifting the regimes through a putsch. This does not just happen in South Asia but…
Carter changed the way world saw the U.S. – often for the better
WASHINGTON — Jimmy Carter ended his one-term presidency in defeat. For years he was derided as a weak leader.But over time a fundamental shift took place…
Congress gathers to certify the 2024 election results
WASHINGTON — Four years after a violent mob stormed the Capitol, a full Congress is set to gather to certify the 2024 election, formally declaring President-elect…
How did Trump hurt democracy and boost GOP extremism?
BERKELEY — It’s not as if Tom Mann is happy to say I told you so.After decades as a leading expert on Congress and our fragile…