Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Illinois, Minnesota Sue Over Trump ICE Agents Who ‘Have Acted as Occupiers’

Better late than never: states are starting to file suits over ICE thuggery.

What Would a Trump Takeover Mean for Greenland’s Resources?

A look at a Trump pretext for taking Greenland: its significant stores of oil, gas, and minerals, with the vast majority still underground.

Coffee Break: Minnesota on ICE, Part One

With the killing of Renee Good, Minneapolis has become the frontline of POTUS Trump’s ICE incitement and the reasons why go back decades and across the globe to Somalia.

Do You Want to Work Less?

Richard Murphy look at the growing number of high-paid professionals in the UK are choosing to work fewer hours. 

Links 1/12/2026

Does Washington’s Global War Against China’s Oil Suppliers Stand Any Chance of Success?

The prospects are not looking good.

Justice Department Subpoenas the Fed, Threatens Powell with Criminal Indictment. Powell Comes out Swinging. Stock Futures Tank

Trump pursues another own goal by escalating with Fed chair Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates by launching a criminal probe.

“Trump’s $1.5 Trillion Gamble: Will Endless Conflict Win Midterm Votes?”

Trump’s plan for US military spending of $1.5 trillion puts the military at the core of his presidency and may signal a move to all-out war.

Links 1/11/2026

The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: One Eyed Jacks (1961) Run Time: 2H 21M And A Bonus Documentary!

One Eyed Jacks is a movie about love and revenge in the Old West.

Schumer, Jeffries Refuse to Join Democrats’ Growing Calls to Slash ICE Spending

“I just don’t understand how we provide votes for a bill that funds the extent of the depravity,” says one senator. 

Is an Attack by Iran Imminent?

Signals are growing that Iran may be on the verge of Doing Something.

Links 1/10/2026

Rodriguez or Trump: Who Is Really Running Venezuela?

Will Delcy Rodriguez govern as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?

Thrift Store. Clinic. Roller Rink. New Orleans Center Becomes ‘Radical’ Lifeline Amid Homelessness, Drug Crises.

A New Orleans collective is a heartening example of community self help…and an indictment of income inequality and failing social programs.