Working out of a weekend funk from bad news on Afghanistan, Covid, and Hurricane Ida. Also: Anti-vaxxer deaths making headlines and military civilian rule on display. www.charlesbursell.com

OnlyFans reverses sex workers ban. Also: conservative "comics" punch down, and zero-emission crewless cargo ships. www.charlesbursell.com

Socialist Revolution is the only way to successfully reverse climate crisis, not to mention present and future pandemics. Also: a new Jeopardy! host? www.charlesbursell.com

Should the Dems primary Joe? Also: family fights, a healthy mistrust of authority, consensual venting, and foul ball etiquette. www.charlesbursell.com

Confirmation that BLM protesters were vilified and actively suppressed by federal authorities. Also: double-check your voter registration and yes, it's okay to punch a Nazi. www.charlesbursell.com

America's Far Right is openly praising The Taliban and hopes to emulate their success. Also: Nanci Griffith, Nashville was never meant for one as beautiful as you. www.charlesbursell.com

Why do white folks love cover bands that don't play songs later than the mid-80s? A visit to the State Fair suggests a disturbing theory. www.charlesbursell.com

The United States has lost another war and it's ending tragically, as predicted, especially for thousands of Afghan nationals who allied with the US Military. www.charlesbursell.com

Ready solutions to the COVID and climate crises are hamstrung by the owner class. And the story of "River Dave" fighting for the right to live his remaining years off the grid. www.charlesbursell.com

Progressive activism extends the eviction ban and the infrastructure bill upholds the fossil fuel economy. It all feels like one step forward two steps back. www.charlesbursell.com