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Iranian American scholars denounce US-Israeli attack, warn regime change efforts will backfire

Far from leading to a popular uprising against the government, as President Trump has encouraged, the U.S.-Israeli attacks have forced Iranians to worry about their immediate safety from the bombs.

Sanders and Khanna introduce 5% wealth tax aimed at raising $4.4 trillion from 938...

Legislation would target households worth over $1 billion and direct revenue toward healthcare, housing, childcare, and teacher pay.

Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran

Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran

Homer nails uncivilized, all-devouring MAGA Trump brutality – and strategic aikido to return fire

As Polyphemus falls to the aikido of seeming weaklings, Trump underestimates top experts, battling Democrats, anti-oligarchy citizens and committed activists promoting prosperity for the many, even (yikes!) sharing the wealth.

Trump’s Iran strikes send oil prices surging as markets rebound

Brent crude hits a 52-week high after U.S.–Israel attacks and Strait of Hormuz fears, while the S&P 500 stages a late recovery.

They’re almost here

But where am I?

Will Mamdani abolish police, or simply make them obsolete?

What sets Mamdani apart from other progressive mayors who promised to be tough on police is a democratic socialist vision of a society that meets people’s needs.

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks—and the US military knows it

The geopolitical consequences and political price will be his to bear, but could affect us all.

Independent police corruption investigations plummet by 70% in five years

The figures raise serious questions about the oversight of the police at a time when they are under huge scrutiny, and have prompted campaigners to slam a “broken” complaints system.

How union members pay it forward

More and more workers want to join unions amid the high grocery prices, spiraling health care costs and other failures of today’s uncertain economy.