Panama Papers Expose Another Way Our Trade Agreements Fail Us
Harmonizing international tax law and prohibiting anonymous shell corporations should be at the center of our trade negotiations.
Bernie and the Big Banks
The bottom line: Regulation won’t end the Street’s abuses. The Street has too much firepower. And because it continues to be a major source of campaign funding, no set of regulations will be tough enough.
How Not to Audit the Pentagon
Five decades later, the military waste machine Is running full speed ahead.
Bernie Sanders Wins Wyoming
Bernie Sanders has won 8 of the last 9 contests!
Bernie Sanders Vows to Overturn Mississippi and North Carolina’s Anti-LGBT Laws
Bernie Sanders vows to overturn Mississippi and North Carolina’s recent anti-LGBT laws if he is elected president.
U.S. Foreign Policy: Intimidation, Domination; Counterproductive
“If we had a political revolution take place in this country such as Bernie Sanders wants to initiate, it should include the removal of those neocons and war hawks from power and transform U.S. foreign policy into one that is positive and constructive.”
Wall Street Should Pay a Sales Tax, Too
When a high-rolling trader buys millions of dollars’ worth of stocks or derivatives, there’s no levy at all.
Paul Ryan is Not the One to Save the GOP From Donald Trump
“Fortunately, polls show Ryan losing to just about everyone in the general election. So if the GOP manages to stop Trump and install Ryan as the appointed nominee, the country could still dodge that bullet.”
Bernie Sanders Invited to Speak at the Vatican
Sanders is expected to be the only American public official speaking at the conference.
Panama Papers Revelation of Assad Family’s Stolen Wealth Helps Explain the Syrian Revolution
Juan Cole discusses the history of Assad Family and their obsession with wealth and power.