Up to Date w/ Marc Jacobin

Some people think of democracy as the oppression of the minority by the majority, but I say democracy is the tyranny of the minority.

The more things change, the more they suck. The consolidation of power by mega corporations is driving us back to pre-20th century society.

America is a failed socialist state. But how can we be a failed socialist state if we did not aspire to socialism?

The UN will meet next week to ratify A Pact for the Future. But whose future?

Once again, civically-challenged Donald has threatened to use the military to quell civil unrest (quite illegally) – but how is that different from the DoD preparing to use the military to quell civil unrest (also quite illegally)?

Donald resurrected a relic from the Cold War when he reactivated the United States Space Command. What does this mean when combined with other foreign policy decisions and warfare postures?

The annual Bilderberg meeting happens the weekend of June 1. Grab your hooded cloak and William Shatner mask and join the party.

The concept of a Flat Earth has gained popularity in recent years and it's even been endorsed by so-called celebrities. What is the Flat Earth and why would we care?

Poor tweeting habits. Today in History

The US is depleting its munitions, and suppliers are hard to find.

Today's Headline, Today in History.

Today's headline: Pesticides are bad for you. Today in History. America loves big cars.

California introduces bill to limit free speech and determines that coffee causes cancer.

Facebook is listening, Also, space-based lasers and other fictions from the 1980's.

A very brief history of Fake News.

Stephen Hawking passes, Apple Cider Vinegar, COOL legislation

MoviePass tracking, Congressional Pensions, Internet vs. World Wide Web

Olympic Cash Payments, Air Force One Bargains, Today in History.

Low pants in the low country, special prosecutors, today in history, McGregor again.