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When democracy dies. Georg Scholz’s “Self-Portrait in front of an Advertising Column” (1926). Successful during the Weimar Republic, Scholz was declared a degenerate artist when the Nazis took power. He lost his teaching position and his works were banned in the campaign to "purify" German culture.
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
When democracy dies. Georg Scholz’s “Self-Portrait in front of an Advertising Column” (1926). Successful during the Weimar Republic, Scholz was declared a degenerate artist when the Nazis took power. He lost his teaching position and his works were banned in the campaign to "purify" German culture.
Need a helping hand? Diego Rivera’s “The Flower Carrier" (1935).
February 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Need a helping hand? Diego Rivera’s “The Flower Carrier" (1935).
Belgian editorial cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker illustrates DOJ efforts to protect the perpetrators caught in the wide net snagging major figures in the Epstein files, which include allegations of Trump having sex with young teenagers.
February 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Belgian editorial cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker illustrates DOJ efforts to protect the perpetrators caught in the wide net snagging major figures in the Epstein files, which include allegations of Trump having sex with young teenagers.
Editorial cartoonist Nancy Ohanian believes it’s time for an intervention in her illustration titled “Lock Him Up.”
February 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Editorial cartoonist Nancy Ohanian believes it’s time for an intervention in her illustration titled “Lock Him Up.”
Mexican editorial cartoonist Antonio Rodríguez applauds Bruce Springsteen adding his voice to the growing opposition to sweeping and violent ICE raids.
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Mexican editorial cartoonist Antonio Rodríguez applauds Bruce Springsteen adding his voice to the growing opposition to sweeping and violent ICE raids.
Italian editorial cartoonist Enrico Bertuccioli channels A Clockwork Orange.
February 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Italian editorial cartoonist Enrico Bertuccioli channels A Clockwork Orange.
Editorial cartoonist John Deering believes that after performers and audiences fled the Kennedy Center in response to Trump adding his name to the marquee the facility may be reflagged again in Trump’s plan to convert warehouses into massive detention centers.
February 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Editorial cartoonist John Deering believes that after performers and audiences fled the Kennedy Center in response to Trump adding his name to the marquee the facility may be reflagged again in Trump’s plan to convert warehouses into massive detention centers.
Trump said Monday that Republican lawmakers should nationalize voting — claiming a power explicitly granted to states in the U.S. Constitution. Trump again falsely alleged that the 2020 election was stolen from him, and he urged Republicans to “take over” elections.
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Trump said Monday that Republican lawmakers should nationalize voting — claiming a power explicitly granted to states in the U.S. Constitution. Trump again falsely alleged that the 2020 election was stolen from him, and he urged Republicans to “take over” elections.
Editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley warns Trump can and he will if left unchecked.
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley warns Trump can and he will if left unchecked.
The Trump administration's “Weaponization Working Group” is preparing its next round of retribution and intimidation.
Justice Department expected to ramp up efforts to deliver on Trump’s ‘weaponization’ priorities | CNN Politics
Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the actions of officials who inve...
www.cnn.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Trump administration's “Weaponization Working Group” is preparing its next round of retribution and intimidation.
Interesting findings.
Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements.
Most dietary supplements are not harmful. Some, however, should be treated with caution when it comes to cancer, especially in certain populations of people.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Interesting findings.
The shutdown comes after Trump attached his name to the center and installed loyalists to run the facility, which has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
Trump Says Kennedy Center Will Close for 2-Year Reconstruction Project
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:44 PM
The shutdown comes after Trump attached his name to the center and installed loyalists to run the facility, which has been rocked by cancellations and boycotts by performers, contributors and audience members.
Victims are not faceless. Salomon Levie was arrested in October 1942 and deported to Auschwitz, where he was gassed immediately after arrival selection.
February 2, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Victims are not faceless. Salomon Levie was arrested in October 1942 and deported to Auschwitz, where he was gassed immediately after arrival selection.
Be entertained by Bruno Vekemans’ “Three Jazz Musicians" (1992).
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Be entertained by Bruno Vekemans’ “Three Jazz Musicians" (1992).
Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson's 1938 illustration on the cover of the magazine Garm warns that appeasement will never satisfy a dictator’s thirst for power.
February 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Finnish cartoonist Tove Jansson's 1938 illustration on the cover of the magazine Garm warns that appeasement will never satisfy a dictator’s thirst for power.
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Goris weighs in on the Trump administration’s plan to buy and convert warehouses into massive detention centers.
February 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Goris weighs in on the Trump administration’s plan to buy and convert warehouses into massive detention centers.
Dutch editorial cartoonist Benjamin Kikkert reviews the movie Melania, a $78 million pay-for-play effort by billionaire Jeff Besos to curry favor with Trump while at the same time putting $28 million directly into Melania Trump’s pocket.
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Dutch editorial cartoonist Benjamin Kikkert reviews the movie Melania, a $78 million pay-for-play effort by billionaire Jeff Besos to curry favor with Trump while at the same time putting $28 million directly into Melania Trump’s pocket.
Belgian editorial cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker reacts to the latest batch of the Epstein files, which has many references to Trump, including allegations of Trump having sex with young girls and knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking.
February 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Belgian editorial cartoonist Luc Descheemaeker reacts to the latest batch of the Epstein files, which has many references to Trump, including allegations of Trump having sex with young girls and knowledge of Epstein’s sex trafficking.
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj reacts to the latest release of the Epstein files, which has numerous references to Trump, sex with young girls and even an allegation Trump had sex with a 13 or 14-year-old girl.
February 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj reacts to the latest release of the Epstein files, which has numerous references to Trump, sex with young girls and even an allegation Trump had sex with a 13 or 14-year-old girl.
Trump’s constant lying is not aimed at making Americans believe his constant stream of lies, but instead ensuring that no one believes anything, especially critical reporting by a vibrant and free press.
February 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Trump’s constant lying is not aimed at making Americans believe his constant stream of lies, but instead ensuring that no one believes anything, especially critical reporting by a vibrant and free press.
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Oleksiy Kustovsky laments the deadly Russian strike on a passenger train and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s relentless escalation since Trump’s red carpet welcome on U.S. soil.
February 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Ukrainian editorial cartoonist Oleksiy Kustovsky laments the deadly Russian strike on a passenger train and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s relentless escalation since Trump’s red carpet welcome on U.S. soil.
Cool travel tip, eh?
Canada is cool! 12 reasons we should all be visiting now
Winter sports, spectacular wildlife, lakeside living, the northern lights and microbrews on patios are just some of its highlights, says our Canadian travel expert
www.thetimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Cool travel tip, eh?
Why in August 2025 did the FBI compile a list of allegations related to Trump, which apparently included unverified sexual assault claims against Trump? Did the list include FBI notes about a woman who accused Trump of raping her when she was 13?
What 3 million new documents tell us about Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is mentioned more than 1,000 times in the three million Jeffrey Epstein documents released Friday, after the president initially resisted the effort. While some of the reference...
www.cnn.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Why in August 2025 did the FBI compile a list of allegations related to Trump, which apparently included unverified sexual assault claims against Trump? Did the list include FBI notes about a woman who accused Trump of raping her when she was 13?
The Nazis created at least 44,000 incarceration sites between 1933 and 1945. The camps served various functions, not just mass extermination but also for imprisoning "enemies of the state" and serving as way stations in larger deportation schemes.
Resistance erupts over ICE's warehouse buying spree
DHS has scouted dozens of locations to retrofit into ICE detention centers.
www.axios.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The Nazis created at least 44,000 incarceration sites between 1933 and 1945. The camps served various functions, not just mass extermination but also for imprisoning "enemies of the state" and serving as way stations in larger deportation schemes.
Interesting. The GOP loser, Leigh Wambsganss, is a longtime conservative activist who helped propel a social conservative takeover of several school boards in 2022. But last year, more moderate candidates ousted many of her social conservatives from the boards, suggesting an emerging backlash.
Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Interesting. The GOP loser, Leigh Wambsganss, is a longtime conservative activist who helped propel a social conservative takeover of several school boards in 2022. But last year, more moderate candidates ousted many of her social conservatives from the boards, suggesting an emerging backlash.