American dominance in space? Why Trump’s push for Space Force is a bad idea
“This is a crucial moment where the public must stand and say ‘hell no!”
As 2015 Begins, Remember 2014′s Wins
The core message from last year’s elections wasn't that voters embraced the GOP’s right-wing values, it's that they didn’t want to elect namby-pamby Democrats. But there is now a chance to say “yes” to an array of progressive ballot initiatives.
Progressives slam omnibus retirement provisions as ‘giveaway to the rich’
"This bill does not make it easier for workers to save for retirement, it just makes it easier for high-income earners to shelter more of their earnings from taxes."
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.”
Eugenics rears its unsavory head: Vaccine schism saves the intelligent & sacrifices the backward
Right-wing vaccine resistance could remove thousands of Trump voters in critical red states.
The real socialism in America isn’t what you think
It’s more socialism for the rich, harsh capitalism for the rest.
On Fracking, Clinton And Sanders Give Vastly Different Answers
"My answer is a lot shorter," Sanders said. "No. I do not support fracking,"
New analysis warns Trump offshore drilling plan could trigger thousands of oil spills
Conservationists say increased drilling could threaten already endangered marine species with extinction.
Who Should Bernie Voters Support Now? Robert Reich vs. Chris Hedges on Tackling the...
Chris Hedges and Robert Reich discuss their thoughts on Bernie Sanders’ support of a Hillary presidency after his speech at the DNC.
How the left is using tea party tactics to take on both the GOP...
It’s a way to take back state power for progressives, and turn the Democrats into a party capable of beating Trump’s agenda.