Thursday, August 27, 2026

An out of control president, the GOP, and the specter of fascism converge to...

America has now arrived at the point at which the survival of our democracy is clearly at stake.

Here’s Elizabeth Warren’s plan to close the wage gap for women of color

"It’s time to build an America that recognizes the role that women of color play in their families and in the economy."

As New York takes Exxon to court, Big Oil’s strategy against climate lawsuits is...

“Through the 2000s and 2010s, ExxonMobil used proxies, employed other indirect means, and itself continued to make statements that cast doubt on the role of fossil fuels in causing climate change.”

Ratting out Chuck Schumer, Democrats’ low-profile Teflon don

Here is why Democrats’ Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, as a high-powered, but low-profile Democrat “Teflon don,” would make a superb (though hardly exclusive) target for our movement’s “ratting out” tactics.

A Flagrant Liar for President?

Be careful about believing anything Carly Fiorina says because she is not only a relentless self-promoter, but also a remorseless liar. And she is doing everything in her power to convince Republicans she belongs in the White House.

A new idea for Bernie: Universal no-fault insurance

A universal no-fault system could have a number of advantages.

While Rome burns

COVID-19 could usher in the ultimate success of Donald Trump’s destructive agenda.

Patriotism, taxes, and Trump

The Republican tax plan will make things worse by burdening the middle class and the poor even more.

Urgent warning: Time to hit the reset button on US-Korean policy

Given the specter of nuclear war, the rational policy is one of de-escalation.

Progressives to Biden: If you want to be popular, take on corporate greed

"Actual politics requires taking action against actual villains to solve problems, not... shrugging and cowering."