How Can the Global South Escape the ‘Austerity Trap’?
The IMF's surprise concern for increasing inequality in the UK offers a chance to look at inequality facing the rest of the world.
Tim Robbins and the Lost Art of Finding Common Ground
The star of films like The Producer and Bull Durham opens up about two tough years of pandemic politics, and worries society is purposefully phasing out the common meeting space.
In Nauseating Netanyahu Interview, Bill Maher Whitewashes a War Criminal
Miko Peled provides a distinctive critique on Netanyahu's appearance on Bill Maher's show, having personally known the former Israeli prime minister.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Withdraws Letter That Tepidly Called for Diplomacy in Ukraine
The move comes after the mild and carefully worded letter sparked furious backlash from pundits and at least one Democratic leader.
Mr. Fish: What’s the Alternative?
By Mr. Fish / Original to ScheerPost “Never argue with stupid people. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.” – Mark Twain In 1992,…
Being Pregnant in Prison Is a Nightmare That Won’t Be Ended by One Bill Alone
Even for future people who are pregnant behind bars, legislation doesn’t necessarily ensure that prison or jail officials will follow the new measures.
‘Political Fix’ Needed for WikiLeaks’ Assange—Lawyer
By Reuters SYDNEY (Reuters) – A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said an “urgent political fix” is needed in his case because legal appeals against his extradition to the…
Liz Truss Resigns After Six Weeks as UK Prime Minister
By Elizabeth Piper, Andrew MacAskill and Muvija M / Reuters LONDON (Reuters) -Liz Truss said on Thursday she would resign as British prime minister, brought down just six weeks into…
Senate Looks To Give Taiwan $10 Billion in Military Aid
The funds will be included in the Senate version of the 2023 NDAA.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Cleverly Turned the Right’s Own Judicial Theory Against It
In her defense of voting rights, Jackson brilliantly turned the tables on the right by crafting her own originalist argument to defend taking race into account when drawing district maps.
Walter Kirn and Matt Taibbi on “America This Week”
On assassination, Armageddon, the first twenty minutes of a girlfriend’s call, the International WTF Summit, and the missing American peace movement.
‘Next Up? Legalize It’: Advocates Cheer Biden Move to Pardon Marijuana Convictions
This must be the first of many steps to ending our decades long failed policies on marijuana.
The Supreme Court May Well Legalize Election Theft This Term
The court’s rulings in two cases could drive a dagger through the heart of the democratic process.
Chomsky: Optimism of the Will
And the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
Glenn Greenwald Reflects on Values and Character v. Political Identity
The Brazilian firefighter, union leader, evangelical and ex-Congressman Cabo Daciolo was once embraced by the left, but is now vilified by them as a "hater" of LGBTs. Many vital lessons…