Monday, September 14, 2026

America’s richest 2% made more money in 2017 than the cost of the entire...

The richest 2-5%, those Americans with an average net worth of about $2.5 million, accumulated enough wealth in 2017 to pay for the safety net FOUR TIMES.

Building the Iron Wall

The ominous assault on the final redoubts of a free press, through an attempt to brand dissidents, independent journalists and critics of corporate power and imperialism as agents of a foreign power, has begun.

Central banks have gone rogue, putting us all at risk

Central bankers are now aggressively playing the stock market. To say they are buying up the planet may be an exaggeration, but they could.

Yale law students protest alum Brett Kavanaugh, demand investigation of sexual assault allegations

Yale students will “continue speaking out, speaking to the press, until we feel there is a full and fair investigation.”

How Albuquerque hopes to meet the unique needs of urban Native Americans

In Albuquerque, Native Americans account for about 4% of the population, yet they make up 44% of the city’s homeless population, according...

As the decade closes, the power of protest endures

A new global social movement is growing, in schools and on the streets.

Australian telecommunications company pays phone bills for volunteer firefighters

"We want to do this to show our thanks to firefighters for their efforts in helping keep communities safe."

Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social...

For years, social media allowed far-right violent extremists to recruit and organize on a multitude of platforms.

Banking that serves people, not bankers

The Post Office could offer simple, honest banking, including checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, and low-fee debit cards.
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WATCH: John Oliver Blasts Republicans for Failing to do Their Job

John Oliver couldn't help tearing the GOP apart for their actions following Justice Scalia's death.