Can social movements realign America’s political parties to win big change?
Groups such as Sunrise and Justice Democrats are reviving the old idea of realignment, with hopes of provoking new political transformations.
Unemployment falls to lowest level since 1969 as economy adds 134,000 jobs
In spite of the unusually low unemployment rate there is little evidence of wage acceleration.
Papers owned by oligarchs unsurprisingly oppose a wealth tax
It’s true that judges, particularly those appointed by politicians backed by the wealthy, might put barriers in the way of a wealth tax
The “great” reopening
Or setting America’s schools up to fail...
Jeff ‘Space Cowboy’ Bezos
Space flights used to achieve scientific purpose. Now they're a rich man's carnival ride.
How funding black businesses can help bridge the racial wealth gap
The Runway Project is making entrepreneurship more accessible to Black communities.
Your wish will be granted, Queen
“Let’s play this game I learned. Each of you imagine you’re the Queen, and you’re told that your wish will be granted. What do you wish?”
Beating back the far right globally
It’s time to resurrect a global anti-fascist consensus to name, shame, and throw these guys out of the game.
US press horrified by Trump’s “shoot migrants in the legs” but ignores what Israeli...
The Jupiter-sized blind spot of US media managed to report without mentioning that this procedure, of shooting people massing on the border in the legs has over the past 18 months become the routine Israeli policy.
Where does #MeToo go from here? Women are ‘on fire’ with rage as Kavanaugh...
“I hope that it is deep enough that it is forming a strong, cohesive movement among people that will resonate through this country and change the culture.”