Thursday, August 27, 2026

U.S. billionaire wealth surges as COVID-19 pandemic worsens

As percentage of wealth, billionaire taxes have fallen 79% since 1980.

Merry Christmas: Right-wingers, the Red Pope and Jesus

Rationality doesn't seem to be included in the liturgy of right-wingers' political church.

Washington has engaged in information warfare, including fake news and trolling, for years

We’re living in complicated times, where it’s not enough any longer to just watch or read the news put out by once-respected mainstream news sources – citizens need to become much more critical in their evaluation of news.

Rex Tillerson backs aggressive policy in disputed South China Sea as Exxon, Russia eye...

Will Tillerson see the world through “oil-coated glasses”?

California’s left swing is very good news for progressives nationwide

Tuesday’s primaries show that from universal healthcare to early childhood education and taxing the wealthy, progressives are winning the battle of ideas in the Democratic Party.
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Bernie Sanders on how to block Trump from stealing election & preserve American democracy

Trump recently ramped up his efforts to discredit the election results by suggesting he will refuse to concede if he loses.

Progressive Briefing for Wednesday, August 1, 2018

ICE served eviction notice in Syracuse, Trump tweaks capital gains to benefit the rich, US deports parents but keeps their children, and more.

Melania Trump’s parents obtain U.S. citizenship via chain migration

“I guess when it’s Melania’s Family, it’s ‘family reunification’ and should be applauded. Everybody else, it’s ‘chain migration’ and must be stopped.”

Winning the Fight for $15 in 2016

This is the year to make all wages living wages.

Roundup verdict of $25M upheld in US appeals court

“It’s a slam dunk for plaintiffs. This proves these claims are viable in the tort system.”