Media need to scrutinize Andrew Cuomo’s record, not crush on his words
It’s hard not to grasp for heroic leaders in a time of crisis, but heroes don’t talk about love and compassion while sacrificing the most vulnerable—and it’s media’s job to expose that hypocrisy, not swoon under Andrew Cuomo’s spell.
Sanders Might Soon Be Out of the Race, But Not the Revolution
Five ways to build on the momentum of the Bernie Sanders campaign and transform American politics in ways his supporters envisioned.
Bernie Sanders is still the most popular politician in America
Will Sanders’ continued popularity help him win some support for his upcoming proposed legislations?
Why Isn’t Everyone In Favor of Taxing Financial Speculation?
Wall Street Insiders who trade on confidential information unavailable to small investors don’t improve the productivity of financial markets. They just rig the game for themselves.
Brexit, in Context
The Vote is Many Things, Most of All, It’s a Rejection of Neoliberalism
First 100 days: Trump and the degradation of the presidency
The first 100 days is an artificial landmark for presidents. But it does offer an opportunity to pause and assess their accomplishments.
After Lead Contamination in House Office Building’s Water, Lawmakers Demand EPA Reforms
61 representatives are demanding the EPA improves its lead regulations after learning that the drinking water in one of the Congressional office buildings had been shut off due to lead contamination.
Republican Candidates Call Raising Taxes On Millionaires ‘Class Warfare’
Republican presidential candidates all claimed they would not raise taxes on millionaires if elected.
Bernie Wins Indiana Primary
Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump win Indiana primary.
Political Pressure Forces Wells Fargo Executives to Give Back $60 Million As Punishment
Wells Fargo was first exposed three years ago by journalists and it has taken this long to finally see some repercussions.