How this Grinch steals democracy
Right now, the GOP is trying to take power away from Democratic Governors and legislatures during December’s lame duck sessions.
Some Progressives plan to reject House rules package over PAYGO spending restraints
New York Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California Rep. Ro Khanna openly spoke out about their intent to reject the provision, which "requires that new spending be offset by matching cuts or increases in revenue."
How Biden helped hard-liner Raisi win Iran election
President Biden's failure to quickly rejoin the nuclear agreement with Iran helped a hard-liner to win the presidential election and will leave us on a path toward war with Iran unless he promptly rejoins the JCPOA now.
‘A big deal,’ says Sanders as dems agree to pursue a $3.5 trillion reconciliation...
"The wealthy and large corporations are going to start paying their fair share of taxes, so that we can protect the working families of this country."
Where Does the GOP’s Right-Wing Grouchiness Come From?
The National Republican Party has published an official policy document showing that the GOP really might be more than a gaggle of serve-the-rich plutocrats and wacky, Trumped-up right-wingers.
Introducing IOGCC: The Most Powerful Oil and Gas Lobby You’ve Never Heard Of
New documents show for the first time that it was Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) at the front and center, and not just Halliburton, which created what many now know as the Halliburton Loophole.
Just after Sanders revealed Fox viewers’ approval of Medicare for All, Trump’s Medicare chief...
Media Matters labeled Verma's interview an intentional "smear" of the Vermont Independent senator's appearance and proposal.
Core, indispensable ‘elites’ getting a bad rap—without expertise, it’s back to the caves
To counter decline in the works, we need a prominent, supported “elite” of artists and philosophers, hard scientists and social scientists, plus socially-minded business and political figures.
Warren skewers Mnuchin for doublespeak on breaking up banks
What does it mean to be in favor of 21st century Glass-Steagall if it doesn’t mean breaking apart banks?
How the sugar industry makes political friends and influences elections
A city commissioner race in Florida provides a window into how the sugar industry cultivates political allies, who help protect its interests.