Working longer ‘not a viable solution’ to US retirement crisis, economists say
Instead of forcing aging employees to delay retirement, lawmakers should ensure that workers have "access to jobs that pay fair wages and provide solid benefits during their prime working years," argues a new report.
NYT urges Biden to shun his party’s ‘left-leaning brand’
Election season is finally heating up again—which means it’s time for corporate media to get back to flogging their “move to the center” horse when covering Democrats.
Trump just admitted on live television he will ‘terminate’ Social Security and Medicare if...
"We just heard it straight from Trump's own mouth: If reelected, he will destroy Social Security."
California’s recall election is a wake-up call for Democrats
When it comes to voting, small margins are a luxury Democrats can’t afford.
Insurers should support people, not the fossil fuel industry
We paid for hundreds of thousands in coverage and are legally owed, but our insurer refuses to pay us.
The boundless advantages of the welfare state — for the rich
Patenting the sun. Some of today's super-rich would love to add that subsidy to their welfare state.
Why are Liberal Zionists cheering as Harris Echoes Biden on Gaza?
Key to Harris’ brief discussion of Gaza in her acceptance speech was the customary refusal in American political discourse to attribute the slaughter to the U.S. or its Israeli partner.
“Our water, our right”: 10 global struggles for public water
We bring you 10 inspiring stories of communities and cities working to reclaim public control over water and wastewater services from major private water multinationals.
The Oilman Who Loved Dictators
In the United States three quarters of a century later, well-funded climate change deniers and the political network supported by the Koch brothers are testimony to the enduring power of the oil industry.
Toxic Politics Versus Better Economics
One hopes that enlightened political leadership takes the reins in time to make the needed mid-course corrections voluntarily, before unambiguous signs of economic and financial crisis force policymakers to scramble to minimize the damage.