Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Half of America’s Workforce has No Retirement Plan—But Illinois has a Fix

Economists see the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, designed for private-sector workers, as an innovative complement to Social Security.
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Exclusive: WikiLeaks lawyer warns U.S. charges against Assange endanger press freedom worldwide

It’s unclear what charges may be brought against Assange; the Justice Department has previously considered prosecuting him over his role in the release of hacked DNC emails.

US & other big polluters obstruct UN climate talks, stalling efforts to reduce carbon...

"It frustrates me to see those countries historically responsible for climate change causing – refusing to operationalize their legal obligations to assist developing countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable development and adapt to climate change."

The Right’s grotesque, negative learning curve is steadily demolishing its national brand

For a white nationalist base obsessed with “losing its country” (and dominance) to outsiders and non-whites, won’t chronic, severe political whoppers achieve exactly its worst fear?

The Wheels Come off Jeb’s Victory Wagon

Jeb Bush's presidential campaign recently fell into complete disarray as he continues to fall behind in key states. Will Bush's operation now be like “Pickett’s Charge” to win the nomination?

Clinton’s Troublesome Record On Climate

Overall, Clinton's leadership has involved strong ties to corporations deeply vested in climate inaction, and the apparent execution of their climate agenda.

Charlie Hebdo Team Regrets Not Parading Caricatures of Hypocritical World Leaders at Paris Rally

Many of the world leaders in the rally would have jailed the Charlie Hebdo staff if they had been operating in those countries. So here are a few Charlie Hebdo caricatures just for the politicians in attendance, for many of whom the victims had only contempt.

EPA weakens guidelines for clean-up of toxic groundwater pollution by military contaminating millions of...

"We urgently need action to protect clean water not more deregulation."

‘I don’t believe it’s too extreme:’ Republicans hope to pass near-total abortion ban in...

Lawmakers have clearly stated that their goal is to get the topic in front of the Supreme Court, currently boasting a conservative majority, to legally overturn Roe V. Wade and outlaw abortion altogether.

Dear Bernie,

A letter to Bernie Sanders: Run as a Green candidate in the general election. You can win, either outright, or by getting the most electoral votes and forcing Hillary to decide to either hand you her electors or give the decision to a Republican-run House of Representatives.