The Far-Right Book Every Russian General Reads

The chief aim of Foundations is to revive Evola’s fascist idea of traditionalism, which calls for the eradication of any trace of modern, polyethnic, egalitarian, feminist, and democratic cultures—“American globalism”—in favor of a vast, Eurasian, authoritarian empire of racially pure regimes in which women are confined to the home and breeding. That empire would unite… Continue reading The Far-Right Book Every Russian General Reads

Donald Trump Is Fulfilling All of Those Obama Conspiracy Theories

For the better part of his presidency, conservative commentators and provocateurs dogged Barack Obama with accusations of disloyalty and subversion, questioning his commitment to American exceptionalism and accusing him of being a secret agent for foreign powers. But Obama never did anything remotely as damning as Trump’s inexplicable defense of Vladimir Putin on Monday, when… Continue reading Donald Trump Is Fulfilling All of Those Obama Conspiracy Theories

America First, America Hated, America Alone

Trump intends to bring about the collapse of the liberal international order, in its commitment to open societies and its institutions. Some near-forgotten anniversaries are worth commemorating. via America First, America Hated, America Alone This is a must read.

Former U.S. Senator Al Franken

When Judge Brett Kavanaugh appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senators will have an opportunity to examine his record, his judicial philosophy, and his qualifications for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court. I wish I could be there. Because I have some questions I’d love to see him answer. 1. Judge Kavanaugh, welcome. I’d… Continue reading Former U.S. Senator Al Franken

Russian bots are using #WalkAway to try to wound Dems in midterms

Republicans want to split up the Democratic political opposition and divide black and Latino voters. And Russia looks like it wants to help here, too. But this time it won’t work. The most recent example of this strategy is the #WalkAway hashtag, which is presented as a grassroots effort by former Democrats who are critical… Continue reading Russian bots are using #WalkAway to try to wound Dems in midterms

Can school design help prevent school shootings?

“IT IS called a lockdown drill,” says Max, a nine-year-old pupil at a private school on the North side. “One teacher pretends to be an intruder. We have to hide in classroom, turn over our desks and hide behind them. via Can school design help prevent school shootings? Guns are creating the tyranny their advocates… Continue reading Can school design help prevent school shootings?

Republican Nominee: God Is A White Supremacist, Jews Come From Satan

Republican nominee for the North Carolina General Assembly says God is a white supremacist and that Jews are descended from Satan. Republican Nominee: God Is A White Supremacist, Jews Come From Satan Civility! We need to reach out to him and make sure he isn’t feeling economic anxiety. Quick, is there a SJW we can… Continue reading Republican Nominee: God Is A White Supremacist, Jews Come From Satan