Sep 17, 2020
Julian Assange case puts press freedom on trial in London
No U.S. president, of any party, should be allowed to threaten the free press. It is essential to the functioning of a democratic society.
Barack Obama
Feb 9, 2020
Jason Kenney names Gerald Butts and Barack Obama in latest conspiracy theory
David J. Climenhaga
Does anyone actually believe Jason Kenney's claim that Gerald Butts, then Justin Trudeau's principal secretary, secretly conspired with the White House in 2015?
Feb 22, 2018
Crimes of compassion, Iraq's long war and Canada's bloody hands
It has been 38 years of almost non-stop warfare and repression, with thousands killed, billions wasted, and Dr. Rafil Dhafir still in jail for violating sanctions
Sep 8, 2017
Trump's repeal of DACA triggers fear among communities affected by Harvey
As if Hurricane Harvey didn’t terrorize Texas enough, President Donald Trump has just unleashed a flood of fear in immigrant communities there and everywhere.
Jul 7, 2017
Bob Dylan and Barack Obama's contested Nobel Prizes drew different receptions
Although literature found its way into Bob Dylan's songs, and gave him "a way of looking at life, an understanding of human nature, and a standard to measure things by," it doesn't make him an author.
Jun 30, 2017
Middle America's anger has a new focus: Healthcare as a basic human right
Penney Kome
Republicans are experiencing a backlash of constituent anger over the proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act.
Mar 7, 2017
The Trump-like hallmark of Jason Kenney's campaign: Its singular lack of ideas
David J. Climenhaga
We sat through this movie once before. Now we're watching the horrifying big-budget sequel next door.
Jan 31, 2017
A Tale of Two Traitors: Or, does President Donald Trump even get this betrayal thing?
David J. Climenhaga
It sure sounds as if President Trump has confused his own government, perhaps his own wonderful self, with the United States itself -- "l'etat, c'est moi!"
Dec 30, 2016
Obama's expulsion of Russian 'spies' from the U.S. is deeply ironic
David J. Climenhaga
There are a lot of people you can blame for Donald Trump -- including the Democrats for running a candidate like Hillary Clinton. But the Russians?
Nov 8, 2016
Au revoir, Obamas. The world will miss you
Gerry Caplan
It is impossible even today to imagine the United States without a race "problem." And then came President Barack Hussein Obama.
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