Friday, August 28, 2026

Progressives must mobilize and persuade – and get better at each

Turning out voters in the progressive base, such as communities of color, women and millennials, as well as talking to voters who don't agree with us, is critical to winning again.

Elizabeth Warren urges SEC to investigate Trump administration for insider trading

"I want the SEC & CFTC to investigate this textbook case of insider trading.”

Will This Lord of the Manor Get Locked Up?

The former Massey Energy CEO is now on trial for negligence in the worst mine disaster in modern American history. It's about time Don Blankenship is put in the hot seat for putting money above everything else.
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Progressive international: Yanis Varoufakis & Bernie Sanders launch new global mvt against far right

We speak with economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, who is launching a movement with Senator Bernie Sanders and others to fight right-wing forces around the globe.

A Flagrant Liar for President?

Be careful about believing anything Carly Fiorina says because she is not only a relentless self-promoter, but also a remorseless liar. And she is doing everything in her power to convince Republicans she belongs in the White House.

The Oilman Who Loved Dictators

In the United States three quarters of a century later, well-funded climate change deniers and the political network supported by the Koch brothers are testimony to the enduring power of the oil industry.

House passes War Powers resolution to end US-backed involvement in Yemen

“I’m encouraged by the direction people are pushing our party to take on foreign policy, promoting restraint and human rights and with the sense they want Congress to play a much larger role.”

Why Is the Racial Wealth Gap Widening? And What Should Be Done to Reverse...

All these steps would allow families to invest in their own futures – which is the surest way out of poverty. All of us benefit when everyone has the opportunity to accumulate wealth.

The rise of partisan conspiracy theories

There may not be more conspiracies circulating, but their dissemination has become much easier and their audience much larger.

While the Republicans Snarled, Hillary Smiled

We know conservatives left furious and whiny, but did Hillary Clinton's strong performance rally skeptical liberals to her side?