Category Archives: foreign policy

A U.S. Labor Party?

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to the Editor/Monterey County Herald: Congratulations to Britain’s Labour Party for their resounding victory over the long-ruling Conservative Party. My question is, why can’t we have a Labor Party here? The Democratic Party once filled that role, but both … Continue reading →

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Keith Olbermann: Biden Should Make Use of the New Presidential Powers Given Him By SCOTUS!

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Arlen Grossman
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Trump: The Most Radical of All

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

The excellent writer Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic wrote an interesting article about the recent parliamentary elections in Europe, and what they really meant. Trump Is Not America’s Le Pen–He’s worse, By Anne Applebaum, June 11. This excerpt from that article … Continue reading →

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Did Donald Trump Lose the Debate? Maybe

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman Published in Daily Kos Published in OpEdNews Democrats might want to consider stepping back from that steep ledge. The first “debate” between President Joe Biden and the 45th president, Donald Trump, is over, and at first glance, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Memorial Day Halitics

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Hal Ginsberg and I agreed on most things today (that’s rare) on my regular Monday guest host spot on the Halitics video podcast (or vlog, if you prefer). We talked about what the U.S. owes war veterans, and didn’t avoid … Continue reading →

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Gaza, Ukraine, Trump Trial, Elections, Climate, and More–Lots to Talk About

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

How can we fit all the numerous news events into a one-hour Halitics YouTube videocast? By moving as fast as we can! I join Hal Ginsberg, as I do every Monday to talk about everything political and newsworthy. Sometimes we … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Trial, Biden and Gaza, and Bill Barr

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

My regular MondayYouTube videocast appearance on “Halitics” with Hal Ginsberg. We talk about the news of the day, or yesterday, or even tomorrow. Always plenty to talk about, especially now with Donald Trump feeling miserable about having to sit quietly … Continue reading →

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The News Heats Up

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Lots of important news for Hal Ginsberg and me to discuss and argue about. Trump goes on trial and Israel and Iran exchange weapon power. Here’s our weekly Monday YouTube videocast:

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AOC Talks About Gaza With Stephen Colbert

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Arlen Grossman
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The Choice For California’s Next Senator….

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

As we do every Monday on the YouTube videocast, Halitics, Hal Ginsberg and I discuss–and often vigorously debate–the latest news from the world of politics. Today we talk about the upcoming race for U.S. senator from California, as well as … Continue reading →

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