California releases new proposal to ban oil drilling near communities
“We are committed to protecting public health, the economy and our environment as we transition to a greener future that reckons with the realities of the climate crisis we’re all facing.”
The growth of popular democracy
Democracy has been hijacked by "the economy" – twinned with capitalism and the "free market," and corrupted thereby.
After Navient forgives $1.7B, Progressive say cancel all student debt
"All student loans are predatory because no one should have to go into debt to get an education."
The SOTU 2016: The Future is Friendly?
Not only has Obama progressed the democratic dialogue, but he has represented the hallmark of open democratic government and has clearly silhouetted his governing vision.
Former Equifax executive sentenced to prison for insider trading
“If company insiders don’t follow the rules that govern all investors, they will face the consequences for their actions."
Wanted: Strong candidates who believe in public schools
What does it take to provide quality, top-notch education for our students?
Biden and Sanders denounce ‘corporate greed’ in Big Pharma, demand lower drug prices
President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders call out pharmaceutical companies for overcharging Americans, urging immediate reform.
Taking aim at billionaire tax avoiders, Biden proposes minimum tax for ultrarich
After ProPublica's Secret IRS Files showed how the richest avoid taxes — often by minimizing income and relying on their wealth — the Biden administration unveiled a plan that could raise hundreds of billions in tax revenues. Its fate is uncertain.
Republican Candidates Hate Trump But Will Support Him Anyway
GOP candidates that have previously said a Trump presidency would be devastating are admitting that they would support him if he won the nomination. At least, they're showing solidarity, sort of?
Did Barack Obama bring us Donald Trump?
I read an analysis by Bert Wolfe about Barack Obama. It made me sad to read it, even though it was perfectly...









