Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Brazil’s Presidential Palace, Congress, and Supreme Court
Latin America’s answer to Donald Trump has his own insurrection attempt.
Omicron and the Vaccines
Modern and Pfizer are your best bets, but most of the world has had other vaccines.
Hezbollah in Latin America! (Part Gazillion)
A possible murder plot in Colombia embedded into a problematic multi-decade narrative.
The Ethics of International Vaccine Distribution
At least 50 million doses of the AstraZeneca are sitting in American facilities unused.
Latin America and Covid-19
The pandemic is having serious effects in the region, and they will persist for some time.
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Has COVID-19
The president of the country with the second most cases and fatalities has tested positive.
World’s Billionaires Have Lost $1.5 Trillion
Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos alone have lost $15 billion in net worth since January.
November Job Growth Beats Expectations
November saw much higher jobs growth than economic analysts were expecting, but it could just be a statistical blip.
Trump Fine With Letting His Foolish Trade War Continue Past 2020 Election
President Trump said this morning that he’s fine with letting his trade war with the rest of the world continue all the way to the 2020 election.
This is What Support for Authoritarianism Looks Like
Rich Lowry puts preferred outcomes over constitutional process.
U.S. Women’s Team World Cup Win Renews Fight Over ‘Pay Equity’
The victory of the U.S. Women’s team in the World Cup has renewed a long-standing argument over pay equity, but the issue is far more complicated than it seems.
The Costs Of Trump’s Irrational Trade War Continue To Add Up
The costs to the American economy of President Trump’s ill-advised trade war continue to add up.
State Department Bars Embassies From Flying Rainbow Flag
The State Department has barred American Embassies from flying the Pride Flag during Pride Month as has been the custom for several years.
Australia’s Ruling Conservative Coalition Scores Surprise Win
Surprising pollsters and political analysts down under, Australia’s ruling center-right coalition pulled off a big win in Saturday’s election.
Taiwan Becomes First Asian Nation To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan has become the first nation in Asia to legally recognize same-sex marriage.
Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
Pledges from wealthy men to help rebuild Notre Dame cathedral after a devastating fire is generating backlash.
The Political Realities of a Green New Deal
Kevin Drum uses some clever sleight-of-hand to demonstrate a hard truth about the human condition.
Venezuelan Crisis Enters A New Stage
The situation in Venezuela entered a new stage yesterday as opposition leader Juan Guaidó claimed the nation’s Presidency.
Carlos Sanchez, Who Portrayed Coffee Icon Juan Valdez, Dies At 83
Carlos Sanchez, who portrayed Juan Valdez the unofficial ambassador of Colombian coffee for some 30 years, has died at the age of 83.
Trump Cancels G-20 Meeting With Putin
President Trump has canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the recent confrontation between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea.
Trump Says He Will End Birthright Citizenship Via Executive Order, But He Can’t
President Trump is now claiming he will end birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants via Executive Order. He clearly lacks the authority to do this.
India’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Colonial Era Anti-Gay Law
A significant advance for LGBT rights in the world’s most populous democracy.
Archbishop Alleges Popes Benedict And Francis Covered Up Sexual Abuse Reports
A top Vatican official is alleging that Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI were both aware of previously unknown allegations of sexual abuse and chose to allow them to be covered up rather than bringing them to light.
Initial Estimate Shows Economy Grew 4.1% In Second Quarter
The economy grew at an exceptionally strong pace according to the first estimate of GDP growth, but several caveats remain.
Anthony Kennedy’s Right to Retire
A thoughtful liberal argues the Justice has “altered and destroyed his legacy” by allowing Donald Trump to appoint his successor.
Former Defense Secretary Frank Carlucci Dies At 87
Frank Carlucci, who served as President Reagan’s last Secretary of Defense, has died at 87.
Bolton Sees Libya As Model, North Korea Likely Sees It As a Warning
The United States is apparently looking to Libya as a guide for upcoming talks with North Korea. The DPRK most likely sees the fate of that nation and its leader as a warning.
Miguel Díaz-Canel Becomes New President Of Cuba
Cuba has a new President and he isn’t named Castro, but that doesn’t mean we’re going to see significant change in the near future.
Trump Lies 1,628 Times. The Truth Dies.
Since taking office, President Trump has made an average of 5.5 false claims per day.
The FARC Makes the Official Transition to Political Party
A key step in the Colombian peace process.
North Korea Conducts Sixth Nuclear Test
More provocative action from North Korea, and another reminder that there are no easy answers to the problems represented by the Kim regime.
At Least Thirteen Dead, Dozens Injured, In Apparent Terror Attack In Spain
At least thirteen dead in an apparent terrorist attack in Spain.
Trump And Putin Had Previously Undisclosed Meeting At G-20
Is there anyone in the Trump Administration or family who hasn’t held undisclosed meetings with Russians?
