Mexico’s political leaders have wisely chosen defiance instead of capitulation. In a nationally televised address, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto declared that his country does not believe in walls and will not finance the border barrier that Trump has vowed to build. If the last few days have taught us anything, it’s that by uniting together against Donald’s bigotry, we can stop neofascism in its tracks.
LaunchBenjamin Netanyahu is dragging Israel into the abyss, Haaretz says
Netanyahu doesn’t want anyone interfering as he destroys diplomatic relations with the countries, some friendly to Israel, that “dared” to vote for the resolution declaring
LaunchCanadians want Prime Minister Trudeau to stand up to Trump, poll finds
“Most Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to stand up to Donald Trump as a champion of progressive values and the international order, even if it strains Canada-U.S. relations, according to a new poll from Nanos Research Group,” The Globe and Mail reports.
LaunchChilcot report: Tony Blair’s Iraq War case not justified
From the BBC: “Tony Blair overstated the threat posed by Saddam Hussein, sent ill-prepared troops into battle and had ‘wholly inadequate’ plans for the aftermath, the UK’s Iraq War inquiry has said.”
Launch‘Star Wars’ and the fantasy of American violence
On this Fourth of July, while American violence continues to rain down on Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen, as we continue to support violent
LaunchWatch President Obama hold a press conference live from Vietnam
At around 11:05 PM Pacific Time, President Barack Obama is scheduled to hold a press conference with President Quang of Vietnam at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Vietnam.
LaunchMust-see TV: Cubans marvel at rare questioning of Raul Castro
“Cubans were glued to their televisions on Monday, many watching in a state of shock as President Raul Castro faced tough questions from American journalists who challenged him to defend Cuba’s record on human rights and political prisoners,” the Associated Press reports.
LaunchSaudi Arabia breaks off ties with Iran after al-Nimr execution
Saudi Arabia breaks off ties with Iran after al-Nimr execution Relations between Saudia Arabia and Iran deteriorated rapidly this weekend after Saudia Arabia executed a
LaunchPope Francis says Christmas festivities are “a charade” with world at war
Christmas is approaching: there will be lights, parties, Christmas trees and nativity scenes… It’s all a charade. The world continues to go to war. The
LaunchThe fearmongering continues: Ben Carson likens some refugees to ‘mad dogs’
For instance, if there’s a rabid dog running around in your neighborhood, you’re probably not going to assume something good about that dog, and you’re
LaunchElizabeth Warren delivers stinging critique of efforts to reject Syrian refugees
We are not a nation that delivers children back into the hands of ISIS murderers because some politician doesn’t like their religion… and we are
LaunchUN and Red Cross scold world leaders over ‘conflict paralysis’
UN and Red Cross scold world leaders over ‘conflict paralysis’ “The heads of the UN and Red Cross have issued a rare joint rebuke to
LaunchRepublicans land no clear punches while sparring with Clinton over Benghazi
The questions are increasingly badgering, I would even say increasingly vicious… It seems to me that really, the majority simply wish to wear you down.
LaunchWhite House: President Obama has phoned Justin Trudeau to offer his congratulations
President Barack Obama phoned Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau today to congratulate him on his astonishing victory in the 2015 Canadian federal elections, the White House
LaunchChina’s Xi can’t compete with ‘rock star’ pope in U.S. trip
China’s Xi can’t compete with ‘rock star’ pope in U.S. trip Writing for Bloomberg News, Andrew Davis and John Follain explain why Chinese President Xi
LaunchMargaret Carlson: Republicans will tune out half of what Pope says
While it seems almost everyone is in thrall to the visiting pontiff, many in the Republican base dislike much of what he has to say:
LaunchFormer Secretary of State Colin Powell: JCPOA with Iran is “a good deal”
From the September 6th, 2015 episode of NBC’s Meet the Press…. NBC’S CHUCK TODD: General Powell, welcome back to Meet the Press. COLIN POWELL: Good
LaunchStakes too high to delay action on Iran nuclear deal
Stakes too high to delay action on Iran nuclear deal Writing for The Seattle Times, Northwest Progressive Institute Vice President-Secretary and 36th District State Representative
LaunchMoveOn rips Schumer on Iran, says Dems should find ‘a new leader’
Our country doesn’t need another Joe Lieberman in the Senate, and it certainly doesn’t need him as Democratic leader. — MoveOn Political Action Director Ilya
LaunchFor Republicans, Pope Francis’ visit to Congress comes with tensions
For Republicans, Pope Francis’ visit to Congress comes with tensions The New York Times explores the dynamic that will serve as the backdrop to His
LaunchVladimir Putin tells West not to fear Russia
Only an insane person and only in a dream can imagine that Russia would suddenly attack NATO. — Russia’s Vladimir Putin, declaring that the United
Launch