The Trump Era’s Trade-Offs
This week’s deportation raids and plane crash followed the Republican administration’s moves to change the government’s focus.
National Politics
Amid Trump’s Immigration Onslaught, There Is No Sanctuary
Amid the fear, chaos, and violence playing out on the streets, the protections promised by neoliberalism are nowhere to be found.
Israel’s War Is Florida’s New Investment
Florida is poised to eliminate long-standing guardrails limiting local investment in increasingly risky Israel bonds that help finance the country’s war efforts.
Everything You Think About The Deficit Is Wrong
Every major agency has downgraded America’s credit rating. Economist Stephanie Kelton explains why it matters — but not for the reasons you think.
War Is Peace, Gas Is Now “Clean Energy”
Secretive dark money groups are pushing states to redefine methane gas, undermining renewable energy initiatives.
Big Tech’s Monopoly Money
Lawmakers are about to let tech giants issue their own currency — what could go wrong?
Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Trump’s Secret ICE Plot
The complaint by Gov. Jared Polis’ labor official also accuses the governor of illegally ordering state officials to aid the immigration crackdown.
Crypto’s New Bailout Fund: Your Savings Account
The GENIUS Act would require banks to prioritize stablecoin owners over customers if there’s a financial collapse.
FDA Approved — And Ineffective
Federal regulators have authorized hundreds of drugs without evidence they work, and many are dangerous.
The Trump Protests Will Fail — Unless People Do This
The resistance won’t succeed until it stops being a performance and starts challenging the system that got us here.