Recognizing inherent unfairness of 2016 nomination process, new DNC rule bans superdelegates from voting on first ballot at the convention…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Democrats Strip “Super” from Superdelegates!
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Pelosi tries to squelch Maxine Waters’ call for nonviolent action against Trump’s enablers and apologists, as Trump, allies exploit it…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Fighting Today’s Fascism, Civility = Capitulation
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Kennedy has been “moderate conservative” who blocked the most extreme inclinations of conservative majority; Trump’s replacement defines Court for decades…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Kennedy’s Retirement Escalates America’s Rightward Tilt
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Right wing majority on Supreme Court upholds Trump’s Travel Ban 3.0, using specious arguments and rejecting obvious evidence of bias…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Supreme Court Ignores Trump’s Obvious Racism
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Widely-read international journalist Pepe Escobar returns with astute offshore views on G7, Singapore Summit, N. Korea's trove of minerals, and the Turkish election. Plus, the critical SCO summit that is blacked out in US media. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Globetrotting Reporter Pepe Escobar Checks in On G7, Singapore Summit, N. Korea’s Sexy Metals, and more
Huckabee Sanders asked to leave Red Hen, Maxine Waters urges more public rejection of Trump Tools, the uncivil demand civility…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Intolerant Trumpers Face a Little Intolerance
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Chief Justice joins liberals to ban use of cellphone location data without warrant, in Michigan case of mobile phone thieves…. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Supreme Court Ruling Requires Warrant for Cell Location Data
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Investigative reporter Greg Palast returns to update Kris Kobach's stinging defeat in federal court, and the Supreme Court's approval of voter caging--purging people from registration for failing to vote and/or return a postcard. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Greg Palast Updates Kris Kobach’s Court Defeat, Supreme Court’s OK of Voter Caging
Conflict, confusion continue, as Border Patrol appears to end “zero tolerance” but Trump says it remains his policy; chaos in House….. Continue reading PBC News & Comment: Immigration Stalemate on Capitol Hill Worsens
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Harvard History Prof. Serhii Plohky has published a riveting account of the Chernobyl nuclear accident, and argues it was a major factor in USSR breakup. Continue reading In-Depth Interview: Harvard Prof. Serhii Plokhy Recounts Chernobyl Disaster, How It Led to Breakup of USSR