Dispatches of alarm and hope, on politics and society, democracy and justice. Because silence is not an option. We may read and write alone, but we drive change together.   Watch now   Whiplash on A Day of Peace Got a Minute or Two? Mad Hattery and Other Outrages Steven Beschloss Oct 13 A brief comment on this beautiful day in the Middle East as Israeli hostages return home and a ceasefire takes hold, as well as the whiplash caused by Donald Trump being hailed as a peacemaker while he expands his warmongering against America and Americans. I hope you’ll share this short video. Becoming a paid subscriber to America, America—for $50 a year or just $5 a month—helps sustain our work, keeps nearly all the content free for everyone and gives you full access to our dynamic community conversations. It also represents your commitment to fearless and independent journalism and commentary.