Meet the MEK, the US establishment’s favorite Islamist cult
“Nobody joins a cult. Nobody joins something they think’s gonna hurt them. You join a religious organization, you join a political movement...” –Deborah Layton
Trump administration imposes freeze on EPA grants and contracts
The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on grants and contracts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Politicians and sexual aggression
With the sort of voting power women have, it seems strange that they haven’t forced both major political parties to deal with the problem.
As Some Republicans Repudiate Trump, the ‘Religious Right’ Stands by Their Man
It’s not a proud day for “family values”
Taxpayers are subsidizing corporations that pay CEOs hundreds of times more than workers, study...
Author says the findings should fuel the movement to "use the power of the public purse to crack down on corporations that refuse to share the wealth."
The rise of partisan conspiracy theories
There may not be more conspiracies circulating, but their dissemination has become much easier and their audience much larger.
Progressive Briefing for Monday, September 17
U.S. Border Patrol supervisor confesses to executing four women, FEMA blames hurricane deaths on spousal abuse, Kavanaugh accused of assault, and more.
Celebrating Berta Cáceres and Ending Violence Against Indigenous Land Activists
Cáceres spoke of a way forward: “We must shake our conscience free of the rapacious capitalism, racism and patriarchy that will only assure our own self-destruction.”
Why Bernie Sanders’ Brainstorm Shouldn’t Die
While running for office, Sanders backed the idea of using the US Postal Service as an alternative to pay lenders and other expensive fringe financial services.
Democracy USA? NO!!!
If we had a viable multi party system here in the 'Land of the Free' perhaps there would be more adjustments. Instead, we stay with this phony Two Party/One Party fantasyland.