As republicans stall election reform in the US Senate, democracy comes under greater strain
Both parties are vying to change who votes and how ballots are cast.
New animal rights bill includes series of protections for elephants against zoo captivity in...
"[UK's forthcoming elephant] legislation is testimony to this work and key to forcing us to examine how we treat animals for the sake of our entertainment and so-called education."
Forget the badgering of hack politicians. Consumer boycotts & eco-smart investing deliver more clout.
Imagine the convergence when boycotts and selective stock investments boost targeted street actions
Why so much wealth at the top threatens the US economy
Until the structural imbalance is remedied, the American economy will remain perilously fragile.
Wall Street’s $3 billion political investment is a bargain
The For the People Act would loosen the financial industry’s grip over our political system.
The ultra wealthy have hijacked Roth IRAs. The Senate Finance chair is eyeing a...
Sen. Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said he planned to rein in tax breaks for gargantuan Roth retirement accounts after ProPublica exposed how the super rich used them to shield their fortunes from taxes.
Rightwing smears and ‘both sides’ lies
These lies lead ill-informed people to believe that the progressive left, rather than fighting for healthcare for all or a higher minimum wage, somehow threatens their ‘freedoms’ and perhaps their very lives.
How to manage China… peacefully
Here are three medium-term strategies that will secure America’s interests for the 21st century, solidify its geopolitical influence, accelerate the American economy, and unleash the potential of its allies.
Democrats urge Biden to continue pause of student loan payments
“The scheduled resumption of student loan payments in October could create a significant drag on our economic recovery.”
Why corporate Democrats are desperately trying to keep Nina Turner out of Congress
“The political establishment and their super PACs are lining up behind Nina’s opponent during the critical final weeks of this primary. And you can bet they will do and spend whatever it takes to try and defeat her.”