Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

Capitalism itself is to blame for Donald Trump

America lashed out at our economic system, but our new president-elect won’t be able to help. Instead, argues Professor Richard Wolff, we must change the way we approach work.

Why did Murkowski vote against allowing impeachment witnesses?

Murkowski would be up for election in 2022, and if she didn’t do the leadership’s bidding, she would have faced a powerful primary opponent then.

The corporate vehicles changing international commerce

The unchecked rise of financial entities designed to conceal wealth and questionable activity has created a global, collaborative ecosystem. It is fueling corruption and crime while allowing those involved to escape accountability.
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Why big money supports Trump

Trump has promised them that if elected, he’ll extend his 2017 tax cuts that went mainly to the wealthy beyond 2025 when they’re scheduled to expire, and hinting at even more.

Alliance, defiance, concompliance

A strategy for controlling an out-of-control government.

‘Silent coup’ or presidential paranoia?

He may style himself a populist but its becoming ever more clear that President Trump will be even more destructive to social and environmental norms than the 1% could have imagined in their wildest dreams.

Organizing a key battleground state with New Georgia Project Action Fund

Right now, NGP is one of the most important grassroots voting-rights organizations — in one of the most important battleground states.
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Are we heading toward a constitutional crisis over immigration?

Does the potential exist for a direct conflict between two branches of government?

Bernie Sanders pledges to offset campaign travel costs; first 2020 presidential candidate to go...

“Bernie Sanders is a champion in the fight for climate justice and, like him, we know we need to address our emissions through action, not just rhetoric.”