Category Archives: democracy

Trump envoy’s embrace of Russian demands worries Republicans, U.S. allies

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Erin Blanco,  Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamruk/ Reuters/ April 11, 2025 NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, April 11 (Reuters) – Less than 48 hours after dining with a negotiator sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Washington last week, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy … Continue reading →

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Resisting Trump/Musk Antidemocratic Policies

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

It’s hard to keep up with the quick pace of news from Washington daily. On Tuesday’s YouTube videocast “Halitics,” Hal Ginsberg and I talk about the hundreds of nationwide and worldwide protests against Trump’s antidemocratic policies and failing economy. I … Continue reading →

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Huge turnout–estimated at over a thousand–protested Saturday at Window-on-the-Bay in Monterey, with hundreds of creative signs poking fun at Trump and Musk and their disastrous policies. Multitudes of cars were driving by honking and shouting their support. There were hundreds … Continue reading →

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Inaccurate Information

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The letter to the Editor that the Monterey County Herald doesn’t want their readers to see (at least not yet): Did the Herald happen to stop by the Tesla dealership in Seaside on Saturday? I was one of at least … Continue reading →

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2026: Where Did All the Voters Go?

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Greg Palast/ GregPalast.com/ March 26, 2025 , Continued here……“Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” will require every American who registers or re-registers to vote to prove their citizenship. The justification: Trump claims that the Democratic Party has … Continue reading →

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What Should Democrats Do To Rein in Trump/Musk Extremism?

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

After a two-week break Arlen joins Hal Ginsberg Tuesday on the YouTube videocast Halitics. We talked about AOC and Bernie barnstorming the country trying their best to stir up opposition to the Trump/Musk agenda. I see the recent surge in … Continue reading →

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AOC: The Fight Is On!

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez travel around the country speaking to large crowds about the challenges ahead.

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Telling the federal judiciary to “f*ck off”

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Will Trump defy the Supreme Court? By Robert Reich/ March 17, 2025 Friends, Sorry to intrude on your inboxes for a second time today, but it’s necessary.  After a federal judge pressed the Trump administration to provide evidence by 5 … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here, Bernie?

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The Best Politician in America Tells Us What Americans Need To Do Next–TBPR Editor By Bernie Sanders/ BernieSanders.com/ May 15, 2025 Yesterday, I voted NO on a terrible Continuing Resolution bill – written by right-wing Republicans in the House with … Continue reading →

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Rep. Larson Shames Republicans!!!

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

One of the best speeches by a congressman you will ever hear! Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT) called out his Republican colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee before they voted to block his Resolution of Inquiry into the Trump-Musk … Continue reading →

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