Monthly Archives: June 2026

Thought Crimes: The Knock on the Door Has Arrived

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

The pre-crime apparatus is no longer theoretical. Americans are now being prosecuted for meetings, messages, and protest activity… {Just how far away are we from a fascist police state? Very close for sure, and some would say we’re already there. … Continue reading →

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What Desperate Regimes Do Before They Fall

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

History leaves behind a pattern: attack the courts, discredit elections, intimidate opponents, rewrite the rules, and cling to power at any cost. The question is whether America recognizes it in time By Thom Hartmann/ TheHartmannReport/ June 15, 2026 {It’s easy … Continue reading →

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The Senate Should NOT Confirm This Person

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Todd Blanche believes that his legal client is Trump, not the United States By Robert Reich/ RobertRice@substack,com/ June 10, 2026 Let me get right to the point. The Senate should not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.  Blanche, who used … Continue reading →

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Is the Future For Graduates That Bad?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Commencement address season hasn’t been going well — for the commencement speakers. I’m sure you’ve seen the videos on social media. The big shots who have been brought in to inspire a next generation of graduates have used their speeches … Continue reading →

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OUR TROUBLED STATE

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

(As a lifetime Californian, I didn’t enjoy reading Josh Barros’ analysis of why my great state has so many problems. But I know he’s right. Judging by the weak candidates for governor, you have to believe any competent politician would … Continue reading →

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Scott Pelley fired by CBS after ‘60 Minutes’ clash with management

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By Brian Stelter/ CNN Business/ June 2, 2026 {Big corporations and a corrupt president were not going to tolerate an independent opinionated news professional like Scott Pelley, who had the courage to confront CBS executives over their editorial interference with … Continue reading →

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Scott Pelley Accuses CBS News Boss of ‘Murdering’ ‘60 Minutes’

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

In an explosive staff meeting, Mr. Pelley, a correspondent for the long-running Sunday news show, blasted Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, and Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer. By Michael M. Grynbaum and Benjamin Mullin June 1, 2026 Updated 3:11 p.m. … Continue reading →

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All this ‘talent’ breaks my brain — and my heart

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

AI fakery is overwhelming. What will happen to human imagination? By Kathleen Parker/ Washington Post/ May 22, 2026 {Is what you are reading now a product of my own mind or was it from Artificial Intelligence?Kathleen Parker is warning us … Continue reading →

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