Tuesday, March 3, 2026

An orgy of unnecessary cruelty

Trump is embarking on an orgy of cruelty for absolutely no reason.

Trump’s new FERC commissioner Rob Powelson accepted gifts from energy industry as state regulator

Opponents of fossil fuel infrastructure are protesting Powelson and Chatterjee’s nominations.

VIDEO: With a Record Backing Coups, Secret War and Genocide, Is Kissinger an Elder...

Democracy Now speaks with Greg Grandin, author of the new book, "Kissinger’s Shadow: The Long Reach of America’s Most Controversial Statesman," who discusses Henry Kissinger longstanding influence on the national security state.
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Why we need rise-up economics, not trickle-down

The only real way to build the economy is through “rise-up” economics: Investments in our people.

At Trump inauguration, his hollow rhetoric collides with reality

The contrast between his promises to America's forgotten and the greed of the new president and his circle of fat cat appointees is horrible.

‘It should be easier to raise minimum wage than to drop bombs on Syria’:...

"We need to work to extricate from the Middle East, not escalate."

‘An unstoppable movement’: Sanders praises grassroots after target announces $15 minimum wage

“Now the Senate must pass our Raise the Wage Act,” the senator said, “and guarantee a dignified, living wage for every worker in America.”

EPA administrator lied about private email usage for official business

Lying to the Senate under oath is perjury.

US engine of creativity and innovation stuck in neutral, needs to shift into high...

It’s the job of the president to exhibit world-class leadership to inspire others to use their creative and innovative talents to generate progress.