Saturday, July 4, 2026

How the Trump administration wields the federal government’s power over public education

With the help of the U.S. Supreme Court and congressional Republicans, Trump is turning public education into the great unequalizer.

Federal judge approves affordable housing rule despite Ben Carson’s attempts to delay

This is about schools and transportation and doctor visits and grocery stores that people want to be able to access to support their families.

How did Democrats become the party of elites?

And how do they get back to being the party of equality?

The right wing wet dream, ‘Tyranny of the minority’ exposed, cracking under pressure

The definition of a regional party is one incapable of electing a president, thus it must undermine elections, citizenship and majority rule to have a chance.

‘Disastrous’: SCOTUS upholds Title 42 migrant policy during court fight

"As a Covid control strategy, a humanitarian policy, and a border policy, Title 42 has not only failed but caused irreparable harm on a massive scale."

LGBTQ advocates cheer historic victory after US House passes equality act

"This vote is a monumental step forward in the fight for true, lived equality for LGBTQ people."

Leader of Oregon Militia Arrested, One Killed

Ammon and Ryan Bundy have been arrested after a shooting altercation with police. Although militia members remain at the wildlife refuge, the future of the armed occupation is unclear.

The mom and pop tax break

This month, millions of U.S. parents will get direct deposits in their bank accounts.

Think tipping is out of control? Watch this.

From tipping to living wage: The fight for economic justice in the service industry.

No, Paul, it wasn’t because of “growing pains”

America and the rest of the world must hold our collective breath, hoping that the next elections – the midterms of 2018 and then the presidential election of 2020 – set things right.