Megadonor’s threat wasn’t enough to stop Missouri abortion ban
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Friday signed a bill into law that would ban abortion after eight weeks of pregnancy, defying a plea from a major megadonor.
Pardoning war criminals is a monstrous way to honor Memorial Day
Glorifying serial killer-type behavior most service members would find appalling is a strange way to honor them.
‘Dramatic repercussions:’ Retired US generals warn Trump against war with Iran
"The protection of U.S. national interests in the Middle East and the safety of our friends and allies requires thoughtful statesmanship and aggressive diplomacy rather than unnecessary armed conflict."
Law and disorder: Why corporatism will dominate US policy for decades to come
As long as this power remains in the hands of extremist ideologues, democracy and the rule of law are threatened, and corporations and monied interests will continue to get a free pass.
Chomsky: Nuclear weapons, climate change & the undermining of democracy threaten future of planet
Noam Chomsky looks at how the threat of nuclear war remains one of the most pressing issues facing mankind.
Detroit Strong: Rashida Tlaib is the American right’s worst nightmare
"All of you who are trying to silence me will fail miserably...the truth will always win."
Reign in the ‘recklessness of Wall Street:’ Bernie Sanders and Barbara Lee introduce financial...
"It is long past time for Congress to rein in the recklessness of Wall Street billionaires and build an economy that works for all Americans."
Congress, White House move disaster relief for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories
"Millions of Americans are suffering and this disaster relief plan is urgently needed."
‘This is about attacking journalism,’ warn press freedom defenders as Trump DOJ hits Assange...
"This is about retaliation for publishing evidence of U.S. war crimes and other crimes by the most powerful nation on Earth."
How to protect the right to organize
An economy is only as healthy as its workers are empowered.