‘Grotesque’: While 41 million people lost jobs due to COVID-19, US billionaires grew nearly...
"This is a grotesque indicator of the deep inequalities in U.S. society."
A party of control-obsessed politicians take charge – dark times ahead for America
The good news is that there will be Congressional elections in 2018, then national elections in 2020.
Ethiopia’s volatile path to democracy
Political parties aligned along ethnic lines intensifies existing divisions; political groups need to evolve that are free from any specific ethnic association.
California versus Trumpland
California gives lie to the conservative dictum that low taxes, few regulations, and low wages are the keys economic success. Trumpland should take note.
Thousands of Native American children will lose health insurance
If Children’s health is no longer funded (because Congress did not reauthorize the legislation) then the Indian Health Service will have to make up the difference.
Bernie Sanders Wins Indiana – And The Political Debate
The Democratic nominee would be far better advised to present a bold agenda for change, than to be painted as a defender of our corrupted politics and our rigged economy.
Federal judge rules Trump’s mass firing of federal workers was illegal—but will it stop...
The case was brought by a coalition of labor unions and advocacy groups, who sued OPM after the agency ordered thousands of probationary federal employees to be fired.
Trump’s platform planks
“I made a list of the top 25 planks of Trump’s platform. Did I miss any?”
Historic CEO pay tax passes in Portland
The Oregon city has just adopted the first tax penalty on corporations with extreme gaps between their CEO and worker pay.
Investigation unfolds: Roger Stone accused in plot against Congress members
Capitol Police, aided by the FBI, have launched an investigation into Roger Stone, a controversial figure in American politics, following allegations of a plot to target Democratic Representatives.