Thursday, June 25, 2026

Why Trump is right and wrong about trade deficit

While Trump has been harping on trade deficit for thirty years – he was complaining about the Japanese in the 1980s – he’s vastly oversimplifying the issue and the solutions.

Inhumane, criminal: What the US Congress is refusing to do for desperate Americans

While Americans are suffering, these politicians in the Senate don’t lack for anything. In this Congress more than half of its members are millionaires.

US corporate media sharpen their knives in anticipation of a Sanders 2020 run

"When men and women stand together for justice, we win. When black, white and Hispanic people stand together for justice, we win. When straight and gay people stand together for justice, we win. When young and old stand together for justice, we win. When working families stand together, we win."

Trump moves to repeal Obama’s Clean Water Rule

Now that Trump has taken this first step, further action against the EPA is likely to follow.

Making America hate again

Let’s pray the leveler heads in our society prevent the civil war Trump and Bannon want to instigate in America.  

Bernie Sanders condemns Trump’s pick to lead EPA

"At a time when climate change is the great environmental threat to the entire planet, it is sad and dangerous that Mr. Trump has nominated Scott Pruitt to lead the EPA."

Harris and Ocasio-Cortez release climate equity bill to protect the most at-risk communities from...

"Climate change represents not only the greatest threat to our species, but one of our greatest economic opportunities."

What Republicans and billionaires really mean when they talk about ‘freedom’

Freedom to be homeless, jobless, and unable to access health care when you need it.

Why Joe Biden was afraid to face California’s Democratic Party

While dodging an overt clash for now, Biden is on a collision course with grassroots Democrats across the country who are learning more about his actual record and don’t like it.

Preparing for President Trump

A 10-point plan for activists, politicians, the press and everyday citizens.