Opening Night
Poet Tony Hoagland exposes the chicanery of "artwashing," so common in our major cultural institutions.
The Gulf War Is Reshaping How Asia Works
rest of world
The global oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war is making Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, and India get conservative with energy.
In Honor of Pi Day: The Pi Song 4.0
400 digits to a tune you can't help but singing along to
Hegseth Iran Presser Cold Open | SNL
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (Colin Jost) answers questions about the military operation in Iran before allowing Kristi Noem (Ashley Padilla) to say her final goodbye.
The Secret Reason You Can’t Buy a House
There’s a monopoly on home construction screwing over America. The biggest builders work with Wall St. to maximize profits, at the expense of everyone who wants to own a home.
Epstein Death Evidence Rocks Trump DOJ
The evidence raises new questions about why the DOJ cut the FBI's written account of a possible inmate near Epstein's cell area on the night of his death.
Feel Like I'm Fixing To Die Rag - Woodstock '69 | Country Joe McDonald (1942-2026)
As American air power rains death on Iran, and body bags begin to return home, Country Joe's message is tragically relevant. Read Country Joe's full obituary here.
A New Cuban-American Movement
Common Dreams
We want the embargo to end. We want the cruel, inhumane oil blockade by the Trump regime to end. We want the current administration’s posturing toward war games and invasion to end. We want engagement, not escalation. We want friendship.
Country Joe McDonald (1942–2026) Obituary
The Guardian
Country Joe’s caustic black humor struck a loud chord with the 400,000-strong Woodstock audience. “Come on mothers throughout the land, pack your boys off to Vietnam,” he sang. “Be the first one on your block to have your boy come home in a box.”
The Billionaires’ War
Paul Krugman Substack
The ultrawealthy put Trump in power but other people will pay the price
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