Among the GOP’s debt ceiling hostages? Social Security payments for oldest Americans
"The choice facing the executive branch is clear: Act or default; act or increase the suffering of millions; act or go into economic tailspin."
The 8th Circuit Court ruling and the future of voting rights in America
The court's decision limits enforcement of Section 2 to attorney general, posing a threat to voting rights.
To grow our economic pie, cut more equal slices!
Back in the 1980s, eagle-eyed economists began reporting out a pair of phenomena you actually didn’t need eagle eyes to see: America’s...
Urgent next steps for Palestine at the UN
How an Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly can pass a binding resolution to recognize Palestine and launch a UN-led arms embargo, economic boycott and other concrete measures to force Israel to end the genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine.
Vanishing clinics: The stark reality of abortion access in post-Dobbs America
The closure of 65 independent reproductive care clinics since June 2022 leaves 14 states entirely without abortion clinics.
Former NY Assembly Speaker’s corruption conviction overturned
Will Sheldon Silver be re-tried?
Former congressman found guilty of 23 felonies
Former Texas Rep. Steve Stockman's sentencing is currently scheduled for August, and he could face decades in prison for his crimes.
Global rights groups support ICC warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders amidst allegations of...
Amnesty International hailed this move as “a crucial step toward justice.”
No justice for consumers in Equifax probe?
Equifax continues to be under investigation from the Federal Trade Commission and faces more than 240 class action lawsuits.
Trump’s attack on the freedom of the press
Historically, these 4 techniques have been used by demagogues to erode the freedom and independence of the press.