Jim Astrachan, Author at The New York Independent, New York City, NY

Bruce Springsteen lends his voice to th protests of ICE raids in Minneapolis. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Springsteen ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ Ignites Power of ’60s Protest Songs (Video!)

Jim AstrachanFebruary 3, 2026

Bruce Springsteen released a song, protesting Donald Trump, “King Trump," ICE and the murders of two people in Minneapolis recalling'60s protest songs. ...

ENTERTAINMENTMusicROCK

Donald Trump's attacks on political opponents, minoirites are chilling. (Photo: Getty)

Trump Slurs Against Opponents, Immigrants, Media Worsen as Economy Falters; How Far Will He Go?

Jim AstrachanDecember 11, 2025

Donald Trump’s choice of language is very often beyond the pale. It is dangerous rhetoric, and it is intended to be dangerous....

COMMENTARYPOLITICS

Donald Trump is facing lawsuits from retailers, demanding tariff paybacks. (Photo: Renaik)

Trump Faces Legal Onslaught by Costco, Other Retailers, Demanding Tariff Refunds

Jim AstrachanDecember 3, 2025

Costco has filed suit against the Trump administration to collect tariffs that it's been paying. Other retailers are piling on. ...

BUSINESS

Ex-Hounduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted of drug trafficking last year. (Photo: U.S. State Dept.)

Trump’s Intended Drug Kingpin Pardon Sparks Outrage; Who Can Be Ok With This?

Jim AstrachanNovember 29, 2025

Donald Trump's intended "full and complete" pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández simply floored me...

COMMENTARYCRIMEPOLITICS

Trump Pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell Would Excuse Her Heinous Epstein Sex Crimes

Jim AstrachanNovember 21, 2025

There is good reason to believe Donald Trump will pardon or commute the sentence of Ghislaine Maxwell, ignoring her heinous Epstein sex crimes....

COMMENTARYCRIMECULTURE

Deconstructing the Supreme Court Tariff Case; Trump Clearly Acted Outside the Law

Jim AstrachanNovember 6, 2025

It is not reasonable to conclude the Congress intended to delegate to a president it’s exclusive authority to tax....

ADMINISTRATIONLAWSUPREME COURT