Category Archives: U.S. Constitution

How Bad Can It Get? Keep Watching!

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Is there no limit to the corruption and dictatorial power that get worse almost every day from the Trump White House? My weekly appearance on Hal Ginsberg’s YouTube videocast Halitics delves into our dwindling democracy and Trump’s limitless violations of … Continue reading →

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NYTimes: How To Fight Back

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have done more damage to American democracy than anything else since the demise of Reconstruction. Mr. Trump is attempting to create a presidency unconstrained by Congress or the courts, in which … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: What We Must Do Now

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 18, 2025 Robert Reich: If you don’t like living in a dysfunctional fascist dictatorship serious action is needed. It’s time for a national civic uprising. A general strike? Perhaps. (TBPR Editor) Friends, If the Trump … Continue reading →

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Moving From Democracy to Dictatorship

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Robert Reich sees democracy on the line this week. How far will Trump go to nail down a full-on Fascist dictatorship? If he openly defies the Supreme Court to stop Kilmore Abrego Garcia from returning to the U.S.from El Salvador, … Continue reading →

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The two tipping points for when we officially become a dictatorship could occur this week

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

by Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com/ April 14, 2025 Friends, I wouldn’t intrude on your day for a second time if this weren’t deadly serious. The Trump regime is on the cusp of a showdown with the Supreme Court. Depending on what … Continue reading →

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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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What’s Really Happening? Bernie Explains…..

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Bernie Sanders Talks About Something Missing From Washington, DC lately–It’s Called the TRUTH!

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A Trump MAGA Anti-democratic Coup?

Posted on February 24, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Is Trump pursuing a right-wing MAGA coup? I think the signs are there. On my weekly appearance on Hal Ginsberg’s Halitics video podcast I make that case. Hal is not so sure, and he reports on the weekend conference he … Continue reading →

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Our Constitutional Crisis

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

A very serious constitutional crisis is unfolding. Can the Trump/Musk dictatorship be stopped? Here’s what the New York Times editorial board is thinking….. The U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, designed to balance power — and serve as checks … Continue reading →

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