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  • Carla Sinclair
    11:32 am Thu, Jun 19, 2025
    "I fear we're heading towards civil war": A chat with one of the Yale professors who left for Canada Prof. Marci Shore; image by Oleksandr Popenko

    This is a Boing Boing exclusive for paid subscribers only. Here's a preview: Although the fear of U.S. fascism under Donald Trump isn't new, for years the alarm bells were… Read the rest of the article: "I fear we're heading towards civil war": A chat with one of the Yale professors who left for Canada

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  • Carla Sinclair
    9:24 am Thu, Jun 19, 2025
    Trump kicks out Pete Hegseth from strategic Israel-Iran decisions Image: Pete Hegseth; noamgalai / shutterstock.com

    As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Donald Trump huddles with his national security advisors to make a plan — but excludes his own head of defense, Pete Hegseth, from the process.… Read the rest of the article: Trump kicks out Pete Hegseth from strategic Israel-Iran decisions

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  • Carla Sinclair
    10:13 am Wed, Jun 18, 2025
    "Would you shoot peaceful protestors?" Pete Hegseth refuses to say "no" when asked (video) Image: LA - June 2, 2020. National Guard troops during march against police violence over death of George Floyd; Hayk_Shalunts / shutterstock.com

    Sen. Mazie Hirono asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he would "shoot peaceful protestors in the legs" if Donald Trump asked him to. The question on the House floor this… Read the rest of the article: "Would you shoot peaceful protestors?" Pete Hegseth refuses to say "no" when asked (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    7:53 am Wed, Jun 18, 2025
    Tucker Carlson humiliates Ted Cruz, reducing the Senator to squirming mess (video) Image: Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson / The Tucker Carlson Show

    Tucker Carlson clobbered Ted Cruz while the two argued about the Israel-Iran conflict, reducing Cruz to a squirming mess in a clip that's now gone viral. (See video below, posted… Read the rest of the article: Tucker Carlson humiliates Ted Cruz, reducing the Senator to squirming mess (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    10:23 am Tue, Jun 17, 2025
    As GOP splits, angry MAGA voter rants against Trump: "F*ck it…I'm pissed" Image: Donald Trump; Evan El-Amin / shutterstock.com

    As Donald Trump's utter mayhem gains momentum, so do his disillusioned MAGA voters, who are rapidly peeling away from his base. "F*ck it. If Trump takes us to war, I'm… Read the rest of the article: As GOP splits, angry MAGA voter rants against Trump: "F*ck it…I'm pissed"

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  • Carla Sinclair
    8:43 am Tue, Jun 17, 2025
    Two-bit Trump refuses to call Gov. Tim Walz after lawmaker's assassination: "Why waste time?" (video) Image: Donald Trump / CNN

    After the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump last year, Gov. Tim Walz called it "horrific" and said in America, "we condemn it in all its forms." Two-bit Trump, however,… Read the rest of the article: Two-bit Trump refuses to call Gov. Tim Walz after lawmaker's assassination: "Why waste time?" (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    10:07 am Fri, Jun 13, 2025
    Trump furious that Gov. Newsom isn't "thanking" him for L.A. chaos Image: Donald Trump; Lensique / Shutterstock.com

    In typical thug fashion, Donald Trump hammered Gavin Newsom for not thanking him after all that he's done for Los Angeles —nobody else, after all, could have injected such chaos… Read the rest of the article: Trump furious that Gov. Newsom isn't "thanking" him for L.A. chaos

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  • Carla Sinclair
    12:26 pm Thu, Jun 12, 2025
    Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed while talking to Kristi Noem — L.A. will be purged of its "burdensome leaders" she says (video) Image: Donald Trump booking portrait, courtesy Fulton County Jail

    U.S Senator Alex Padilla was wrestled to the floor and put in handcuffs at the Los Angeles Federal Building today during a news conference with Kristi Noem. "I am Senator… Read the rest of the article: Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed while talking to Kristi Noem — L.A. will be purged of its "burdensome leaders" she says (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    10:45 am Thu, Jun 12, 2025
    Trump's fascist birthday parade falls on No Kings Day — the largest nationwide protest yet Image: King Trump; Boing Boing / Midjourney

    Donald Trump will be rolling out the tanks this Saturday to hold his Hitler-style birthday parade in Washington D.C. And as comedian John Oliver not-so-jokingly said during Trump's first term,… Read the rest of the article: Trump's fascist birthday parade falls on No Kings Day — the largest nationwide protest yet

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  • Carla Sinclair
    9:52 am Wed, Jun 11, 2025
    Dog's excited tail-wag is a blur when he hears his owner sing (video) Image: Black dog; jurra8 / shutterstock.com

    A three-year-old black Lab could barely contain himself when he heard his owner sing. But knowing he wasn't allowed to step off the porch, all he could do is tap… Read the rest of the article: Dog's excited tail-wag is a blur when he hears his owner sing (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    11:30 am Tue, Jun 10, 2025
    Gov. Abbott "shouldn't be governor" of Texas, according to Donald Trump (video) Image: King Trump; Boing Boing / Midjourney

    Donald Trump says the United States should do away with FEMA, and that if a governor can't help their state after a natural disaster without asking for federal funds, "they… Read the rest of the article: Gov. Abbott "shouldn't be governor" of Texas, according to Donald Trump (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    9:42 am Tue, Jun 10, 2025
    Hegseth says troops will stay in Los Angeles for months: "We're not going anywhere" (video) Image: LA - June 2, 2020. National Guard troops during march against police violence over death of George Floyd; Hayk_Shalunts / shutterstock.com

    Last year, the LAPD put out an end-of-year report stating that homicides had dropped by 14% and shootings by 19% in Los Angeles. But these impressive stats didn't stop Donald… Read the rest of the article: Hegseth says troops will stay in Los Angeles for months: "We're not going anywhere" (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    4:18 pm Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    RIP: Funk's legendary Sly Stone dies at 82 (video) Image: Glastonbury Festival - June 27 2015: Sly and the Family Stone; DFP Photographic / shutterstock.com

    Sly Stone, the legendary singer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at age 82. Born Sylvester Stewart, the incredible funk pioneer rose to fame with hit… Read the rest of the article: RIP: Funk's legendary Sly Stone dies at 82 (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    3:02 pm Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    Pentagon sends 700 Marines to team up with National Guard in L.A. Image: U.S. Marines in Memorial Day Parade May 29, 2006 in Queens, NY.; Anthony Correia / shutterstock.com

    ABC News asked Donald Trump this morning if he would deploy the Marines to Los Angeles, and he said, "We'll see what happens." Minutes later, the Pentagon sent 700 Marines… Read the rest of the article: Pentagon sends 700 Marines to team up with National Guard in L.A.

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  • Carla Sinclair
    11:00 am Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    Trump encourages arrest of Gov. Gavin Newsom: "I would do it" (video) Image: King Trump; Boing Boing / Midjourney

    When asked by Fox News if border czar Tom Homan should arrest Gov. Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump answered like a true fascist. "Should he do it?" reporter Peter Doocy asked… Read the rest of the article: Trump encourages arrest of Gov. Gavin Newsom: "I would do it" (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    8:50 am Mon, Jun 9, 2025
    Los Angeles man lectures National Guard soldiers with painful truth: "Our president laughs at you" (video) Image: LA - June 2, 2020. National Guard troops during march against police violence over death of George Floyd; Hayk_Shalunts / shutterstock.com

    A Los Angeles protestor confronted a group of armed National Guard soldiers over the weekend, reminding them of Donald Trump's disdain for the military. He then asked, "Do you think… Read the rest of the article: Los Angeles man lectures National Guard soldiers with painful truth: "Our president laughs at you" (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    5:30 pm Fri, Jun 6, 2025
    Michigan man calls in bomb threat to delay his flight to LA (the plan backfires) Image: Spirit Airlines flight; MKPhoto12 / shutterstock.com

    When a man in Detroit realized he was running late for his Spirit Airlines flight, he thought he could stall the plane's departure by calling in a bomb threat. And… Read the rest of the article: Michigan man calls in bomb threat to delay his flight to LA (the plan backfires)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    2:57 pm Thu, Jun 5, 2025
    "Time to drop the really big bomb — Trump is in the Epstein files," says Elon Musk Image: Hadrian / shutterstock.com

    Elon Musk's cork finally blew, with a firehose of incendiary tweets spraying Donald Trump for hours this afternoon. "Time to drop the really big bomb," Musk fired on X at… Read the rest of the article: "Time to drop the really big bomb — Trump is in the Epstein files," says Elon Musk

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  • Carla Sinclair
    8:56 am Wed, Jun 4, 2025
    Fox News: Donald Trump "is furious" with Elon Musk (video) Image: King Trump; Boing Boing / Midjourney

    Although Donald Trump has uncharacteristically stayed mum so far after Elon Musk called his Big Beautiful Bill a "disgusting abomination," turns out he's "furious," according to Fox host Brian Kilmeade.… Read the rest of the article: Fox News: Donald Trump "is furious" with Elon Musk (video)

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  • Carla Sinclair
    5:10 pm Tue, Jun 3, 2025
    Mike Johnson slams Musk for calling Trump bill "disgusting abomination" (video) Image: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), official photo

    After splitting from the Trump Administration last week, Elon Musk dumped on the president's "Big Beautiful Bill," calling it a "disgusting abomination." "I'm sorry, but I just can't stand it… Read the rest of the article: Mike Johnson slams Musk for calling Trump bill "disgusting abomination" (video)

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