Category Archives: civil liberties

The Worst Neo Robber Baron of Them All

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Hint: He’s even worse than Musk By Robert Reich/ April 24, 2026 {This country has a number of despicable billionaires (should billionaires even be allowed while average Americans struggle to keep their economic heads above water?). Robert Reich makes a … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s election merits your attention

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Hopefully, Hungarians will renounce, reject, and repudiate Victor Orbán  By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 11, 2026 {Democracy is clearly in danger. We know Trump loves authoritarian leaders. His early success emboldened authorititarian leaders throughout the world. Hungary, Venezuela and Argentina … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Pro-Trump Mega-Media Monopoly Ever (it’s already distorting war coverage)

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

But this mega-media monopoly can be stopped. Here’s how. [I’m coming back to Robert Reich because he understands what is important and what we should be focused on (and we mostly agree on everything). This particular article is important because … Continue reading →

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Neither Do Much For Me

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Arlen Grossman
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Many More to Come….Everywhere

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Anti-ICE Protest: Yes, we had one in Monterey Saturday at Window on the Bay……Several hundred of us and mostly positive beeps from the thousands of cars passing by on Del Monte Blvd……

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Freedom of the Press?

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

Should we be surprised that someone like the pro-Trump billionaire CEO of Oracle, Larry Ellison is among the American investors with major influence over content of Tik Tok? Ellison is right-wing and very pro-Israel. Will that affect the content of … Continue reading →

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What If Trump Is Weaker Than We Think—and America’s Finally Figuring It Out?

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ October 29, 2025 Hartmann is writing what I’ve been thinking. As Trump’s psychosis worsens, his approval rating declines. Little by little, Independents, MAGA diehards and ordinary Americans can see Trump’s bizarre behavior and overreaching policies (like … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow and forever: No Kings in America

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ robertreich.substack.com/ October 17, 2025 With No Kings rallies occurring across America tomorrow, and the Trump administration’s unhinged reaction to them on full display, it’s never been more important for Congress to reform the Insurrection Act. Please contact Congress … Continue reading →

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Not Yet Ready For Mt. Rushmore

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman MSNBC, like all corporate media these days, wants to please Donald Trump and his loyalists. They were quick to apologize for one of their reporters after the Charlie Kirk shooting. Just to be safe they fired veteran … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Righties, Kirk Was No Hero

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The Killing of Charlie Kirk: Violent Speech and a Violent End Charlie Kirk expanded hatred, marketed the vile speech of old racisms in new wineskins, and further jeopardized the lives and security of others. By REV. GRAYLAN SCOTT HAGLER/ Common … Continue reading →

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