Archive - The American Saga

Israeli Denials of Gaza's Starvation Echo Holocaust Denial Tactics

The starvation in Gaza isn't equivalent to the Holocaust. But those defending both share a few traits.

Aug 22 •

Maybe There Really Are Fewer Atheists in Foxholes

New research suggests that war can have an effect on our religiosity

Aug 18 •

Is RFK Jr. Making Fast Food Healthy Again Or Is He Whitewashing It?

American junk food brands are making sweeping changes to their ingredients. But do these new recipes amount to anything?

Aug 13 •

July 2025

‘Eddington’ Is a Satire About How Political Tribalism Is Driving Us Crazy

Finally, a writer-director makes a political satire both sides can appreciate.

Jul 22 •

The Root of the Epstein Saga is Elite Impunity

There's a lot we don't know about Jeffrey Epstein. But what we do know is that in America, powerful people often get away with it.

Jul 15 •

Why is Trump Losing His Political Edge on Immigration?

History doesn't repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme.

Jul 11 •

June 2025

A Lesson From Martin Luther King, Jr. About "Globalizing the Intifada"

Anyone experiencing déjà vu?

Jun 30 •

Ted Cruz's Ignorance of Basic Facts About Iran Echoes Bush Administration's Ignorance About Iraq

A viral moment on Tucker Carlson's podcast is a throwback to the Bush era.

Jun 19 •

America's Right-Wing Populism Is on Its Deathbed

In both domestic and foreign policy, Donald Trump increasingly resembles George W. Bush.

Jun 17 •

Political Violence Shouldn't Be An Excuse for Political Demonization

Those who commit acts of political violence want us to hate eachother. Why give them what they want?

Jun 16 •

Why is the Department of Homeland Security Cribbing from a White Nationalist?

Conservatives have long argued that their calls for immigration restriction are race-neutral. Someone in the administration is making this hard to…

Jun 12 •

Republicans Want to Defund NPR. To Survive, It Needs To Do Some Soul-Searching.

NPR's job is to produce news for every American. Its partisan lean is undermining that mission.

Jun 8 •

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