How to Disrupt the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex
It is being considered by President Obama to sign an executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose their political spending. Here is why he should sign it immediately.
What version of democracy will prevail?
A mix of parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential systems defines the world’s democracies today. Growing concerns over democratic decline raise questions about which models adapt best.
Infighting is good for the Democratic Party
The debate within the party isn’t a diversion or a liability. It is a necessary step to recovery.
Statue of infamy
Give me your tired and your poor, so I can put them in a concentration camp.
The great depression, coronavirus style
Crashes, then and now...
Could we actually end the CEO defense contractor gravy train?
FDR put the kibosh on military contractor windfalls during World War II. We could do the same.
Trump Jr.’s emails reveal intent to potentially commit conspiracy
“This is obviously very high level and sensitive information but is part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump."
Kill the ‘nonprofit killer’ bill
HR 9495 is not only a danger to civil society’s right to speech—it is a serious escalation in favor of corporations.
Watch Rep. Rashida Tlaib blast U.S. aid for Israel & attack on Gaza in...
“I am the only Palestinian American member of Congress now.”
The Most Bizarre, Yet Intriguing, Presidential Campaign in Modern History
If Donald Trump represents the bizarre side of this developing presidential race, then Senator Bernie Sanders represents the serious, rational side. But no matter what the turnout, Americans yearn for fresh blood, new thinking and new ideas.