The next crash
Trump and his Republican enablers are now reversing regulations put in place to stop Wall Street’s excessively risky lending. That imbalance is back.
As Saudis say bombings of Yemeni children mere ‘mistakes,’ growing calls for US to...
"We must end U.S. support for this disastrous war in Yemen. It is also long past time that we begin to take a very hard look at our relationship with Saudi Arabia."
Will the Democrats catch a “blue wave?”
It looks like a significant Democratic victory in November – often referred to by commentators as a “blue wave” – is likely. But will they become more committed to challenging the Trump agenda?
Cost of living on the rise across US and child care costs reflect that
"As rents and child care costs march steadily higher, keeping up with these rising costs may be one of many factors keeping parents up at night."
Former Manafort associate pleads guilty to acting as an unregistered foreign agent
Patten’s case was initially under investigation by the Special Counsel’s Office before being referred over to the Justice Department.
Why are Greg Palast and Jesse Jackson suing Kris Kobach?
Even Jesse Jackson has joined us. Will You?
‘Massive victory for the whole internet’ as California passes nation’s strongest net neutrality bill
"AT&T and Comcast spent enormous amounts of money lobbying to kill SB 822. They almost succeeded more than once, but we fought back."
First nations celebrate win against Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
Here’s how indigenous leaders pulled together a grassroots movement to resist the pipeline expansion.
Judge blocks first Yellowstone-area grizzly hunt in 40 years
"Their future isn't secure yet because they face so many threats to survival."
Progressive Briefing for Friday, August 31
Corporate profits reach new heights, Trump cancels pay raise for federal workers, Canada rescinds Trans Mountain pipeline approval, and more.