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US Chamber of Commerce, Charles Koch rap toxic tariffs put into place by Trump and the upcoming no-win trade war. Will the president listen before it’s too late? (1 reader comment)
Donald Trump took to Twitter today to suggest that the “hush money” tape made by his fixer Michael Cohen may have been doctored. His Ministry of Truth wastes no time to develop its own make-believe reality. (6 reader comments)
How simple life is in the black and white world of Donald Trump, who has blissfully launched a trade war with the rest of the world without a care about its economic and political impact. (10 reader comments)
Unidentified financial backers will spend millions to "buy" Senate support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Is this just? (1 reader comment)
President Trump needs a Twitter intervention to prevent him from firing off any more middle-of-the-night all-cap threats to Iran or any other of his usual targets. It's time for Prestige Brands CEO Ron Lombardi to come to the aid of his country
Women’s reproductive rights are in jeopardy with a SCOTUS pick who believes presidents are above the law. (1 reader comment)
As we celebrate July 4th with fireworks, parades and family reunions, take a moment in these challenging times to reflect on the significance of the day, since how we handle the months ahead will define the long-term future so important to our nation. (5 reader comments)
The debate surrounding Trump’s tariffs plan has revealed ideological confusion in many liberal circles, with some detractors now delivering knee-jerk criticisms of Trump’s plan that sound a lot like arguments made by free-market Republicans for years. (1 reader comment)
The latest dustup over a tasteless comment about John McCain from a communications aide shows that it's not only Donald Trump who is unmoored from typical norms of presidential decency and decorum.
Company leaders can stay ahead of the game by understanding the threats and opportunities that exist within California’s public policy debates.
The private sector’s response in the wake of the Parkland, FL school shooting has made it clear that America’s gun debate has shifted, providing a counterbalance to the inaction in Washington that has hindered any progress on this issue for years. Will this new response narrative convince Congress to follow the free market’s lead? (1 reader comment)
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s exit from Breitbart News suggests that the political commentary site’s trajectory isn’t what it was this time last year. (5 reader comments)
Donald Trump launched a salvo at the press today, promising to “take a strong look” at the nation’s libel laws, which he called "a sham." Fake News!!! (7 reader comments)
How is Oprah’s speech, which was made before some of the world's most successful women, going to empower women who are trying to get their first job, or hold on to a lousy, minimum-wage job so they can put food on the table? (1 reader comment)
Donald Trump has enlivened the headlines and continued to produce gold for the cable news networks, but his spell on the press also now seems to have resurrected the public’s interest in print media as well.
We have a lot to be grateful for this Holiday Season—a booming economy, serious job opportunities for many, a positive horizon and much more. (2 reader comments)
An attempt to clarify several popular misconceptions currently being bandied about over the Internet in the 24 hours since the Federal Communications Commission’s controversial decision to repeal Net Neutrality rules for Internet access providers. (2 reader comments)
America has faced many challenges over the past twelve months, both natural and man-made. But there is much to be thankful for as we come together to celebrate each other and our communities. (2 reader comments)
On Saturday, November 11, we observe Veterans Day to honor the men and women who stand in harm's way so that we at home can live full, safe lives. (2 reader comments)
While everyone is focused on North Korea and China, current developments in Turkey all point to an escalation of serious proportions. (1 reader comment)
Trump’s allies in the media have fallen lock-step behind the White House’s PR efforts to both distance the President from the recent charges in Mueller’s Russia investigation while simultaneously casting the developments as no big deal.
The EPA press shop has adopted adminstrator Scott Pruitt’s confrontational approach, dropping its traditional “fishbowl” or transparency policy advocated by its first administrator Bill Ruckelshaus.
Senator Jeff Flake’s grand farewell from the floor of the Senate made me think it would be better if politicians were a tad tone deaf. (1 reader comment)
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