Progressives slam omnibus retirement provisions as ‘giveaway to the rich’
"This bill does not make it easier for workers to save for retirement, it just makes it easier for high-income earners to shelter more of their earnings from taxes."
Biden order will raise minimum wage for federal contract workers to $15 an hour
Economists have estimated that hiking the wage floor to $15 for federal contract workers would result in direct raises for at least 240,000 low-wage employees.
‘Billionaires are popping champagne’: Progressives slam House Dems’ tax plan
"Corporations will continue to play international shell games with their profits while moving American jobs overseas."
Dust in the wind
We have two evils, masquerading as political parties, controlling our nation’s political system.
Progressives must fight with — and in — the Democratic Party
The last thing we need are fresh examples of powerful politicians opting for self-serving actions over democratic principles.
The Iran war as a threshold
The old structures are not simply failing; they are being surpassed by a deeper aspiration emerging from people themselves.
Dennis Hastert, Nancy Pelosi and America’s ‘Family Values’
While Liberals and Conservatives both "care about families and children," Liberals' humane policies do more to help families over the "selfish and self-righteous approach of the Republican right." Where's America's family values?
Why America needs to go big on infrastructure
All these sectors require attention now because they work together like cement to keep society functioning.
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.
A Crude Bet: Is the US Foreign Policy Establishment Risking the Farm on Oil...
Deflation is a double-edged sword—and is complicated by the threat it poses to our highly leveraged global financial system. Are smug politicians playing a game of chicken with the stability of the financial system?