Oxfam shows US billionaires almost a third richer today than when covid hit
"At a time when the ultrawealthy are amassing historic and dangerous levels of wealth, a federal wealth tax offers a vital and necessary tool for directly redressing extreme wealth inequality."
What American media won’t tell us about the Putin/XI Meeting, Part II
An authoritarian approach to such a threat can never work – democracies have to lead.
How Koch cash is bankrolling the effort to kill Big Tech reform
When the next big disaster unfolds due to deregulation, don’t be fooled.
Donald Trump and America’s democratic reputation
Because of Donald Trump, U.S. democracy has become an object of derision around the world.
People power: Focus and unite
Focus and unite . . . the only sane and possible solution.
Taliban extends ban on Afghan women working to include UN’s mission in the country
The extended ban comes after the Taliban, who regained power in 2021, placed a ban on most NGO workers in December 2022.
Why are there fees on everything?
They hide the true cost when you buy a good or service.
Rejecting ‘brazen’ interference in Trump criminal case, New York DA sues Jim Jordan
Bragg is seeking to bar Jordan from enforcing the subpoena and from demanding testimony from anyone else, including the district attorney himself.
Expelled Tennessee Democrat says GOP is threatening to cut local funding if he’s reinstated
"This is what folks really have to realize," said former state Rep. Justin Pearson. "The power structure in the state of Tennessee is always wielding against the minority party and people."
Environmental groups sue to block ‘unconstitutional’ new law allowing fracking in Ohio state parks
“This is a clear example of the Ohio legislature ignoring constitutional requirements that are in place to ensure Ohio citizens can participate in the legislative process."