The Fed’s inflation mistake continues
Most of the pain is borne by people who are already struggling to keep up with rising prices: lower-wage workers and the poor.
Hype about Democrats passing the torch: Don’t get fooled again
While Pelosi quickly endorsed Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to replace her as leader, an overall closer look reveals a problematic record.
As corporations enjoy record-high profits, experts urge Congress to ‘rein them in’
"Instead of raising interest rates and slowing the economy toward a recession, Congress and Biden should be taking aim at corporate price gouging."
Blessings and curses of a losing Trump finale: A boon to Democrats could hurt...
It’s not clear whether benighted, garden-variety Republicanism (or Democratism) is a better stimulant for Progressive politics vs. another vapid, sensationalized, chaotic Trump circus stunt.
What’s really at stake in a politically charged Supreme Court case on elections
Moore v. Harper could transform the law—but not in the way that many pundits, or even politicians, anticipate.
Biden accused of selling out rail workers by urging Congress to prevent strike
"Biden is siding with corporate rail bosses over the rank-and-file workers who voted against this agreement," said one progressive commentator after the president urged lawmakers to take action to force through a deal without paid sick leave.
Why Raphael Warnock’s reelection could tip the balance for America’s economic future
“He’s there to work. He’s not there to make the backdoor deals. I wish we could have more senators like that.”
‘Dead’ Republicans redux? Revived as blue-collar workers’ party?
If lying hypocrites want a new deal,
First they make law and order real.
Biden administration announces largest direct federal investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure
The announcement to dedicate $13 billion in grants to improve transmission and distribution systems will "improve energy resiliency through microgrids, local renewable energy, and energy storage.”
Faced with ‘baseless political lawsuits,’ Biden extends student loan payment freeze
"This is a welcome step towards stimulating the economy and providing some economic relief to millions of Americans."