7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans
The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.
The world leadership trophy
Has the Chinese dragon pushed the American eagle down to a secondary position?
The 500 richest people in the world got $237 billion richer in 2016
Everything’s bigger in Richistan.
GOP ignores confirmation procedures, rushes ahead with Trump’s nominees
Apparently insisting on “fair and consistent application” doesn’t apply in this situation.
The 4 biggest takeaways from the final debate
Organize. Volunteer. Make a plan to vote.
GOP budget plan threatens 34 million children with loss of food and healthcare
New report reveals nearly half of U.S. children could lose access to Medicaid or SNAP under Republican-backed budget reconciliation plan, disproportionately harming marginalized families.
Don’t let President Biden ‘make us the dupes of our hopes’
More than being a time of hope -- or fatalism -- the inauguration of President Joe Biden should be a time of skeptical realism and determination.
Sander’s “Crazy” Ideas: Most of Which Other Developed Nations Have Already Implemented
“This is a critical period in American history. It’s time for the people of this country to use their massive power to turn this country in these new directions.”
Gov. Walker and the Democrats’ Dance: Shady Politics Behind the Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Shady details of the need to build new sports arenas reveal the great power of politics that come into play. And Gov. Scott Walker is the newest politician to get involved in this shady business.
Sanders vows to ban ‘disastrous’ anti-labor ‘right-to-work’ laws
"We are in a blatant class war in the U.S. and we cannot win unless we as workers unite and unionize. Bernie knows this. And he will fight to make it happen."