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For a Century Presidents Defended Libraries as Allies of Democracy—Until Trump That Is

Posted by The Conversation | Nov 2, 2026 | Quick Facts

And the Winners Are: Some Predictions for Tuesday’s Landmark Midterm Elections

Posted by D. Earl Stephens | Oct 31, 2026 | Opinions & Commentary

Politics, Corruption & Criminality

Supreme Court Slaps Down Trump DOJ Push to Set Aside 20K California Ballots

Despite his loss at the high court on Monday, Trump's efforts to interfere with the midterms are expected to continue.

Human Rights & Justice

Israeli Security Minister Plans a Moat for Palestinian Prisoners With Crocodiles as Guards

Crocodiles are not deployed here because they are efficient security tools. Rather, they evoke fears that prison walls, cameras and sensors do not.

Climate & Environment

Tom Cruise’s Digger Exposes the Fools, the Billionaires, and the Biggest Climate Lie of All

The explosive new film reveals how fossil fuel billionaires concealed the truth, bought political protection, and then blamed ordinary Americans for the destruction they helped create.

Progress & Solutions

Trump’s Canadian Right-Wingers Tried to Get Alberta to Leave Canada. It Didn’t Work.

Trump, administration officials and even Elon Musk pushed for Alberta to separate from Canada. They all lost by a huge margin.

Opinions & Commentary

How Many American Lives Is Trump Preparing to Sacrifice to Save His Presidency?

From Pentagon war plans to Iran's threats of massive retaliation, a disturbing pattern raises the question of how far Trump might go to keep Democrats from taking power.

Fact Heroes

How an Arizona Election Official Changed From Election Skeptic to Election Defender

Michelle Burchill had doubts about election integrity when she took a voter registration job in a rural Arizona county. Not any more.

Quick Facts

For a Century Presidents Defended Libraries as Allies of Democracy—Until Trump That Is

Trump asked Congress every year in his first term to eliminate federal library aid.

Racism (Us vs Them)

Armed Poll Watchers: The Cautionary Tale of New Jersey’s 1981 Racist Voter Intimidation Campaign

This November, Republican tactics in 1981 are worth remembering. They demonstrate that the safeguarding of polling places from imaginary fraudulent voters is not a new idea.

Money Over People

The Changing Struggle of Gig Workers—Making Ends Meet Is Harder Than Ever

Gig work platforms are getting richer by the day from the labor of gig workers. But the workers themselves? Not so much...

Larry's Observations

Memorial Day Blues

This is not a day of celebration but a day of expressing grief and sorrow, a day to ruminate about the horrors of war and give thanks to the brave and willing.

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