How Inequality Found a Political Voice
A large, newly influential constituency should be welcomed. But it cannot be a substitute for wise leadership, and its existence does not guarantee prudent policies.
Wall Street donor influence shows unprecedented growth 10 years after Citizens United
After a candidate is elected, mega-donors look to influence public policy, which occurs fairly regularly in politics
Hundreds of protesters shut out as the Trump admin. gives fossil fuels industry the...
Representatives from fossil fuels companies were invited to speak on a panel alongside White House officials.
California “Berning” for Ro Khanna to chair the state’s delegation to Democratic National Convention
Every indication is that only a state delegation chair will be allowed to introduce proposals or amendments to the entire convention.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez: Trump isn’t ready for a girl from the Bronx
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Donald Trump might both be from New York City, but she doesn't think he knows to deal with a girl from the Bronx.
Farmers need a $12 billion bailout from government to offset Trump’s tariffs
The retaliated tariffs on U.S. agriculture exports targets many farm states that have a political importance to the president.
While America was sleeping
Today, in the era of a 78-year-old president, a veritable Rip Van Biden, Americans and the rest of the world are, it seems, waking up in a new age.
Why Egypt’s Threat to Arrest Amal Clooney Will Hurt Its Economy
Amal Clooney was threatened with jail by Egyptian authorities if she released information about the Egyptian judiciary. Now that she is married to George Clooney, can she blow the whistle on the thugs?
Biden overturns Trump Policy, Pushes Massive 84-Turbine Offshore Wind Farm to power all southern...
There are twelve similar projects being planned along the East Coast.
A Cuban Flag Flies Again in Washington
History was made this week. The Cuban Embassy was filled beyond capacity with Cuban and American diplomats, government officials, artists, musicians and activists as the Cuban flag was raised once again in Washington.