What's a Little Abuse of Power Among Friends?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“The suspicious backdrop for the Texas A.G.'s luridly seditious MAGA lawsuit”

Paxton is in Trump's image. Neither gives a crap about justice or the law. Their personal success is the only thing...

The Resentment That Never Sleeps

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Rising anxiety over declining social status tells us a lot about how we got here and where we're going”

A good explanation of Trumpists' worries. But... that's a "second stage"...

Trump asked Ted Cruz to argue a case seeking to overturn the election if the Supreme Court agreed to hear it.

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  7 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“The long-shot suit from Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas is seeking to challenge the Electoral College outcomes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin,...”

Will the Justices appreciate being dragged into this circus?

Incident report

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“I have learned that I probably wouldn't make it as a member of the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace”

Fred's everyday job is at a big DIY store (maybe Lowe's or Home Depot). He stocks shelves. Sometimes customers ask for assistance. Interaction can be very diverse. Here's a case... 

AZ GOP Chair Says Trump Called Her Up After Court Smacked Down Election Challenge

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  7 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Arizona Republican Party chair Kelli Ward on Wednesday gleefully touted that President Trump called her up that morning asking her for an “update”...”

It's really very simple: she's crazy.

Scientists Uncover the Mysterious Origin of Pterosaurs

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  9 Comments  •  6 years ago

“Pterosaurs are among the most recognizable creatures from the dinosaur age, yet scientists know very little about their origins. New research...”

All dinosaurs are cool... ... but flying dinosaurs are the coolest!

Enemies of Democracy

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  2 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Remember Their Names”

Some Bulwark articles are straightforward screeds. This one starts out that way, but then lists the people who are leading the assault on democracy in America. It's powerful.

How the road to renewables runs through mining

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Policymakers in the U.S., Canada and Europe are scrambling to secure critical minerals to develop cleaner energy”

Isn't progress wonderful? Out of the frying pan... ... into the fire...

How Oath Keepers Are Quietly Infiltrating Local Government

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“In a small county in Texas, the far-right group is racking up wins at the ballot box. Is a constitutional showdown coming?”

These crazies are close to the police... ... or rather, the police are close to these crazies. They intend to run the country.

Beating Up on Finance

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  6 years ago

“It is true that I haven't beaten up on the financial sector for a while, and with Biden now putting together his administration, this would be a...”

Dean Baker isn't as well known as Paul Krugman, but among economists, he's probably as well respected. Quite a few years ago, Angela Merkel explained to George Bush why her country is important on the world scene: "We still make stuff, Mr President..." Meanwhile, Wall Street spews foam...