Corporations are suppressing wages—there’s an easy fix for that
Don’t believe the optimistic hype about wages “naturally” rising. About one-third of American workers are shockingly underpaid as a result of the federal government’s continued refusal to raise the minimum wage.
Looking backwards: 2020-1944
Perhaps you’ll recognize the reference in the title to this article to a novel published in 1888. It was the third most...
Leaked draft opinion shows Supreme Court set to strike down Roe v. Wade
"While abortion is still legal, tonight's report makes clear that our deepest fears are coming true. We have reached a crisis moment for abortion access. We don't have a moment to spare—we must act now."
The useful idiocy of Donald Trump
The inability of the political establishment and the press to moderate or reform Trump’s egregious behavior is rooted in their loss of credibility.
While Cuba deals with blazing fire, the US watches and waits
Withholding assistance at this critical time indicates to Cubans, Cuban Americans and the world that the Biden Administration is not really interested in the well-being of the Cuban people, despite statements to the contrary.
Police officer charged with murder after fatally shooting handcuffed man
We must put a stop to systemic police brutality and the needless killings of Black people. We cannot afford to fail in this goal because lives are at stake.”
Senate saves net neutrality, now onto the House
“Today’s vote is a sign that the fight for internet freedom is far from over."
Mueller must act quickly to prevent the establishment of an authoritarian government in America
The Mueller Investigation: Timing is everything; we may have arrived at a pivotal time in U.S. history.
This graph shows where surging corporate profits increasingly go: Tax havens
The global corporate minimum tax would ensure all companies worldwide pay a minimum tax of 15% and would require higher taxes of large companies in countries where they have customers.
Investigation launched into police officer using Taser on unarmed man
The video revealed that the officers were issuing contradicting commands shortly before the Taser was fired.