The Spending Fiasco Was a Preview of the Trump-Musk Administration The Spending Fiasco Was a Preview of the Trump-Musk Administration
Congress narrowly averted a shutdown, but the whole episode offers a sneak peek of the oligarchy in store.
Dec 21, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Capitol Liquidity Capitol Liquidity
This Week / December 20, 2024 Capitol Liquidity A.I. Capone. Steve Brodner Share Copy Link Facebook X (Twitter) Bluesky Pocket Email Ad Policy…
Dec 20, 2024 / Steve Brodner
The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas
Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here...
Dec 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The Downsides of the Wind Energy Boom The Downsides of the Wind Energy Boom
What consequences will these massive renewable energy projects have on biodiversity?
Dec 20, 2024 / Joshua Frank
Joe Biden’s Bodyguard of Liars Betrayed American Democracy Joe Biden’s Bodyguard of Liars Betrayed American Democracy
Gerontocracy, pro-establishment politics and deception by Democratic Party insiders all helped elect Donald Trump.
Dec 20, 2024 / Jeet Heer
My 2025 Project: Starting a New Column, “Hiding in Plain Sight” My 2025 Project: Starting a New Column, “Hiding in Plain Sight”
It’s time for me to delve back into all things Trumpworld.
Dec 20, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky
Is America Killing Itself? Is America Killing Itself?
Donald Trump's upcoming presidency jeopardizes democracy, human rights, and the environment. Is the country on a path to self-destruction?
Dec 20, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
When the Feds Are Still Watching When the Feds Are Still Watching
Former Black Panthers fear the FBI is still keeping tabs on them decades after COINTELPRO. In at least one case, they were right.
Dec 20, 2024 / Delaney Nolan
Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria Russian General Assassination, Turkey-SDF Tensions, Israel in Syria
On this episode of the American Prestige news roundup, headlines from around the globe.
Dec 20, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
If Less Than 115,000 Votes Had Switched in Three Battleground States, Harris Would Have Beaten Trump If Less Than 115,000 Votes Had Switched in Three Battleground States, Harris Would Have Beaten Trump
The Electoral College's count Tuesday confirms that Trump fell dramatically short of a "massive mandate."
Dec 20, 2024 / John Nichols