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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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A Plan For the Democrats: Don’t Fund Regressive, Harmful Policies!

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Due to technical issues, my weekly appearance on Halitics (YouTube videocast) had me doing only audio, depriving America of my pretty face. But there was much to discuss. Ezra Klein’s lead story in the Sunday NY Times Opinion section advocated … Continue reading →

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When the Court Says Trump Is Above the Law, Who Protects the Eleven Dead on That Boat?

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By protecting him from accountability, the Court gave him power to end lives at will — and he’s wasting no time using it By Thom Hartmann/ Hartmannreport.com/ September 5, 2025 When the Court says Trump is above the law, who … Continue reading →

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Halitics: Can Democrats Make Progress in 2026 and 2028?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Is there a Democrat out there who can excite and motivate enough voters to knock off the MAGA GOP in 2028? A number of of them were discussed in a NY Times article, especially governors J.P.Pritzgar of Illinois, Gretchen Whitmer … Continue reading →

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American Boys Need Our Help

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

It’s not in the headlines, but the indicators tell us boys are going through a tough patch. On the YouTube videocast Halitics, Hal and I are aware that boys are going to college at a rate lower than girls, playing … Continue reading →

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Does This Explain Trump Admiration?

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman Many people, me included, don’t understand how Trump cultists and MAGAs worship the current president, even while he shows himself to be mentally challenged, a felon, a classic narcissist, morally weak, greedy, seriously vengeful and bitter, exploits … Continue reading →

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“Coach,” Gaza, Fox News, and Lowering Our Standards

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

As always, much to talk about. The first order of business on Halitics (a daily YouTube videocast) was to talk about an old friend, KC Lynch, who passed away a few days ago in his apartment. He was a pioneer … Continue reading →

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Can He Be Stopped?

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Can the fascist-styled dictatorial moves of President Trump be stopped? And if there is a way, how?, On Tuesday’s YouTube videocast, Halitics, Hal Ginsberg and I see the terrible danger, but have slightly different ways of fighting it. Hal has … Continue reading →

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Fascism’s Grip Tightens: Will America Fight Back Before It’s Too Late?

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order? By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ August 11, 2025 There’s no sugarcoating the truth: As fascism‘s grip tightens under Trump and the GOP, … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Mess-Ups

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

A real question from a Trump supporter: ‘Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?’ THE SERIOUS ANSWER: Here’s what the majority of anti-Trump voters honestly feel about Trump supporters en masse: That when you saw a man who had … Continue reading →

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