Alabama’s lessons for the Democratic Party
Social movements build power and make change, and the Democrats would be wise to heed the lessons of Alabama.
How the New Flexible Economy Is Making Workers’ Lives Hell
Just-in-time scheduling is designed to make customer-driven businesses more nimble and keep costs to a minimum. But while it's part of America's new "flexible economy," it doesn't allow working people to live their lives.
American healthcare workers demand Biden and Harris end support for Israeli assault on Gaza
As President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza urge U.S. leaders to end Israel’s assault, citing the atrocities witnessed firsthand.
New report predicts abandoned coal mines turned into solar farms could add 300 GW...
These solar projects could equal 15 percent of the solar that's already been built globally and help triple renewables before the end of the decade.
Police officer fired after tazing handcuffed man in video
Dashcam footage depicting the officer’s blatant use of excessive force against a handcuffed man who was not resisting was released.
Making American journalism great and different
The same miserable mob that mauled Main Street banks has plundered and pillaged newspapers across the country.
FTC sues Big Pharma middlemen over skyrocketing insulin prices, targeting PBM practices
The suit also includes their affiliated group purchasing organizations (GPOs), accusing them of blocking patients from accessing cheaper alternatives and distorting drug markets for profit.
Progressive Briefing for Thursday, June 28, 2018
Americans own 40% of the world's guns, the Republican tax plan has made the U.S. debt the highest since World War II, Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire, and more.
Central banks have gone rogue, putting us all at risk
Central bankers are now aggressively playing the stock market. To say they are buying up the planet may be an exaggeration, but they could.
New Jersey becomes 13th state to legalize marijuana
The three bills were in response to more than two-thirds voter support of a ballot question regarding marijuana legalization.