PBC News & Comment, 10.9.19: Facing Wildfire Threat, Utility Cuts Power in N. California

Our rogue, bankrupt utility turns off power to some counties, then delays shutdown as forecasted winds haven’t materialized; collective punishment?....

PBC News & Comment, 10.8.19: Polls Show Support For Impeachment Growing

New polls show growing support for impeachment inquiry, as Trump blocks Gordon Sondland from talking to House committees today, stonewalling…..

PBC News & Comment, 10.7.19: Obama Breaks His Silence on Trump

President 44 rips into Republicans for failing to oppose Trump’s wrongdoing, asking “what took you so long”; Obama should answer, too….

PBC News & Comment, 10.4.19: Texts Between Envoys Show Ukraine Quid Pro Quo

Former American Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker coughs up text threads showing clear link between investigations and delivery of US aid…

PBC News & Comment, 10.3.19: Dems Talk About Gun Laws in Las Vegas

2 years after 58 people died at Mandalay Bay, MGM will pay $800 million, Democratic candidates spar over gun laws…

PBC News & Comment, 10.2.19: Terrorist Surveillance Aimed at Nonviolent Protesters Exposed in Berkeley, and Oregon

More mission creep, as Berkeley cops used “fusion center” technology to spy on protesters, and Oregon unit spies on LNG protesters…

PBC News & Comment, 10.1.19: Sen. Harris, Tech Columnist Join Call for Twitter to Suspend Our Fearless Tweeter

NY Times tech columnist Kara Swisher, Sen. Kamala Harris join our calls for Twitter to enforce its own rules, and suspend Trump….

PBC News & Comment, 9.30.19: Ukraine-Focused Impeachment is Complicated and Risky

Trump, allies preview their counterattacks—based on projection—that will complicate Dems’ strategy while confusing the public, Biden won’t survive….

PBC News & Comment, 9.27.19: NY Times Puts Whistleblower at Risk

As Trump waxes about executing Ukraine whistleblower, NY Times gives key details that put him at risk, just like Kiriakou…..

PBC News & Comment, 9.26.19: Whistleblower Complaint Released as DNI Testifies

Acting DNI Maguire defends his handling of whistleblower case, as document outlines serious concerns based entirely on second-hand information….