Civil rights groups urge Biden administration to cancel $50,000 in student debt per borrower
“The $1.7 trillion student loan crisis is crushing individuals, families, and our economy, and the weight of this burden is disproportionately borne by women and Black and Latino borrowers.”
Leading Democrats are way behind the public on health care
60 percent of Americans support single payer health care. So why is the party leadership dragging its feet?
Power dynamics changing in world order
The U.S. has dominated the world for too long and must learn to become a cooperative partner.
Appointed special counsel: Will former FBI director bring down Trump?
The Justice Department has appointed former FBI director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate President Trump’s alleged ties with Russia, as Trump lashes out at the ongoing witch hunt.
Biden quietly greenlights billions in bombs, warplanes to Israel amid Gaza tensions
In a quiet but significant move, the Biden administration authorizes billions in arms to Israel, sparking a complex debate on the ethics of military aid amid potential civilian casualties in Gaza.
Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts
As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.
Paul Ryan fundraised with health insurance lobbying firm just before his powerpoint
Records show Ryan spent much of the year flying to resorts and huddling with lobbyists to raise huge amounts of cash to maintain his party’s control of the House of Representatives.
WikiLeaks’ October Surprise Explains Why Assange Was Just Silenced
Each of these stunning disclosures gives Wikileaks and Julian Assange sufficient concern to consider himself a marked man.
New report on FBI spying shows need for congressional investigation
The FBI is very good at finding reasons to spy on people.
Trump just endorsed an Oath Keeper’s plan to seize control of the Republican Party
It has already inspired thousands of people to fill positions at the lowest rung of the party ladder.