Saturday, November 16, 2024

Week in Review | Trump Cabinet Picks as 'Nightmare Fuel'

Saturday, November 16, 2024

■ The Week in Review

'Good News': As Trump Threat Looms, Senate Confirms Ethics Czar

"It's important that we'll have a government ethics chief in place who serves the American people, not Trump's wallet," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

By Brett Wilkins • Nov 14, 2024

'We Are Unafraid': In Face of Trump Win, Champions of Working Class Vow Epic Fight

"We must raise the standard of living for our members and the entire working class through unity, solidarity, and working-class power," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "No matter who is in the White House."

By Julia Conley • Nov 14, 2024

As Planet Heads Toward 2.7°C Rise, Tracker Warns Global Climate Action Has 'Flatlined'

"As the world edges closer to these dangerous climate thresholds, the need for immediate, stronger action to reverse this trend becomes ever more urgent," one report author said.

By Olivia Rosane • Nov 14, 2024

Sanders Plans Vote on Resolutions Blocking US Arms Sales to Israel

"There is no longer any doubt that Netanyahu's extremist government is in clear violation of U.S. and international law as it wages a barbaric war against the Palestinian people in Gaza."

By Brett Wilkins • Nov 13, 2024

New GOP Senate Leader Is a Former Lobbyist Who Has Taken Aim at Social Security

Sen. John Thune "has called for taking the debt limit hostage to force cuts to Social Security," warned one defender of the nation's most effective anti-poverty program.

By Jake Johnson • Nov 13, 2024

Trump Picks 'Lobbyist for War Criminals' to Lead Pentagon

Pete Hegseth helped secure pardons for three former U.S. soldiers accused or convicted of horrific war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By Jake Johnson • Nov 13, 2024

No Thanks to These 52 Dems, House Defeats Bill Enabling Trump Assault on Nonprofits

"Every single Democrat who voted for this is not taking the threat of Trump remotely seriously and should be disqualified from any leadership positions moving forward," said Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman.

By Jake Johnson • Nov 13, 2024

'Ultimate Corporate Corruption': Trump Announces Musk-Led Department to Gut Regulations

"If anyone had any doubts whether the Trump government aims to serve regular people or the billionaires, they should now be resolved," said one watchdog.

By Jake Johnson • Nov 13, 2024

Global Fury After State Dept Claims Israel Not Violating US Law by Blocking Gaza Aid

"This will be the Biden administration's legacy: unconditional support for war crimes and complicity in genocide," said one group.

By Brett Wilkins • Nov 12, 2024

Trump Cabinet Picks So Far Decried as 'Nightmare Fuel'

"The good news is, we can win these types of fights," said one campaigner. "We helped drive out three Cabinet secretaries from office last time, and we can do that kind of thing again."

By Brett Wilkins • Nov 11, 2024

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■ Opinion

When David Brooks Goes 'Bernie Bro' (Sort of)

The longtime conservative NYT columnist is certainly not a member of the political left. But his recent admission still has something to offer us.

By Harvey J. Kaye • Nov 14, 2024

Hey GOP! No One Voted to Cut Social Security

Let there be no doubt: Trump and the Republicans will try to cut our earned benefits. But just as a grassroots movement around the country succeeded in saving the Affordable Care Act during Trump’s first term, we can save Social Security and Medicare.

By Alex Lawson • Nov 13, 2024

The One-Word Explanation for Trump's Stunning Victory?

Corporate media pundits will not tell you, because it remains at the core of their belief system. But neoliberalism is not just an economic doctrine, but a political project that has now ushered us into the abyss of fascism.

By C.J. Polychroniou • Nov 12, 2024

The Majority of Voters Have Elected an American Fuhrer

In speech after speech, Trump, JD Vance, and others have spoken as if they will have boundless power after January 20, 2025. They are not wrong.

By Ralph Nader • Nov 10, 2024

Democrats Ignored Every Warning and the Results Are Catastrophic

Now that a fascistic party has won the presidency along with the Senate and apparently the House as well, the stakes for people and planet are truly beyond comprehension.

By Norman Solomon • Nov 7, 2024

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Week in Review | Trump Cabinet Picks as 'Nightmare Fuel'

■ The Week in Review

"It's important that we'll have a government ethics chief in place who serves the American people, not Trump's wallet," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

"We must raise the standard of living for our members and the entire working class through unity, solidarity, and working-class power," said UAW president Shawn Fain. "No matter who is in the White House."

"As the world edges closer to these dangerous climate thresholds, the need for immediate, stronger action to reverse this trend becomes ever more urgent," one report author said.

"There is no longer any doubt that Netanyahu's extremist government is in clear violation of U.S. and international law as it wages a barbaric war against the Palestinian people in Gaza."

Sen. John Thune "has called for taking the debt limit hostage to force cuts to Social Security," warned one defender of the nation's most effective anti-poverty program.

Pete Hegseth helped secure pardons for three former U.S. soldiers accused or convicted of horrific war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Every single Democrat who voted for this is not taking the threat of Trump remotely seriously and should be disqualified from any leadership positions moving forward," said Georgia State Rep. Ruwa Romman.

"If anyone had any doubts whether the Trump government aims to serve regular people or the billionaires, they should now be resolved," said one watchdog.

"This will be the Biden administration's legacy: unconditional support for war crimes and complicity in genocide," said one group.

"The good news is, we can win these types of fights," said one campaigner. "We helped drive out three Cabinet secretaries from office last time, and we can do that kind of thing again."

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

■ Opinion

The longtime conservative NYT columnist is certainly not a member of the political left. But his recent admission still has something to offer us.

Let there be no doubt: Trump and the Republicans will try to cut our earned benefits. But just as a grassroots movement around the country succeeded in saving the Affordable Care Act during Trump’s first term, we can save Social Security and Medicare.

Corporate media pundits will not tell you, because it remains at the core of their belief system. But neoliberalism is not just an economic doctrine, but a political project that has now ushered us into the abyss of fascism.

In speech after speech, Trump, JD Vance, and others have spoken as if they will have boundless power after January 20, 2025. They are not wrong.

Now that a fascistic party has won the presidency along with the Senate and apparently the House as well, the stakes for people and planet are truly beyond comprehension.

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