Elon Musk spreads falsehoods about Social Security, calling it a ‘Ponzi Scheme’, to justify cuts
Musk’s comments, while not new in conservative circles, are part of a broader pattern of attacks on Social Security, which millions of Americans rely on for retirement and disability benefits.
Unequal Victims: The Wars in the Balkans and the Lies of “Humanitarian Intervention”
The merchants of death know there’s money to be made from the ‘humanitarian interventions’ that will come out of a Clinton presidency, just as they’ve profited from Neocon wars under Republicans.
Chicago braces as Trump threatens troops and mass ICE raids
Officials vow court action while communities organize, citing billions for militarization and warnings of secrecy and civil rights violations.
“Meltdown”: Trump defends Syria withdrawal as house votes 354 to 60 to condemn his...
As the displacement of 300,000 civilians over Turkey’s assault on Kurdish-controlled areas continues in northern Syria, the House of Representatives voted Wednesday...
Here are the names of 23 Democrats that joined Republicans in cutting social spending...
The U.S. already spends more on military than the next seven countries – China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, the U.K., India, France, and Japan – combined.
Dead Prosecutor Drafted Arrest Warrant for Argentine President
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is being accused of covering up Iran’s involvement in the 1994 terrorist attack in Buenos Aires. While she is among other politicians being accused, no one has been convicted.
Why So Many Americans Defend the Failed Capitalist Experiment
Members of the sinking middle class in our pathologically unequal society may well find it convenient to blame people in lower economic classes, who are unlikely to fight back. It's a game for the people looking down on a troubled nation.
How wealth inequality spiraled out of control
We must stop this vicious cycle — and demand an economy that works for the many, not one that concentrates more and more wealth in the hands of a privileged few.
The Sanders “Economic Plan” Controversy
"When you dare to do big things, big results should be expected. The Sanders program is big, and when you run it through a standard model, you get a big result.” – James K. Galbraith
Trump’s press secretary attacks media’s coverage of inauguration
Aerial photos of the event show a lot of open space, but Spicer believes photos were “intentionally framed” in a way to downplay the crowd-size.