Why so much wealth at the top threatens the US economy
Until the structural imbalance is remedied, the American economy will remain perilously fragile.
COVID-19, Spanish Influenza, Trump and Woodrow Wilson
The election in 1920 turned the country from Democratic to Republican, and it is likely that the 2020 election will do the reverse.
How to Short-circuit Trump’s Lying Noise Machine
Ultimate bunker buster against Trumpism is to demolish his fraudulent magic show, not let him flee when his incompetence is scrutinized. Trump exemplifies the “triumph of the will” school in which he’s the special, self-appointed strongman destined to save the world by ruling it. The great vulnerability is his empty, amoral magic shell game has neither hidden bean, nor relevance to the world outside his selfish bubble. And though pathological, he's not an effective political liar.
Activist Vows to Keep Building Tiny Houses for L.A.’s Homeless
Citing safety concerns, officials keep yanking Elvis Summers’ miniature homes off city streets.
Hillary Clinton’s Energy Initiative Pressed Countries to Embrace Fracking, New Emails Reveal
Emails show an aggressive effort to engage private energy companies and use Poland as part of a larger campaign to sell fracking throughout the region.
Senate Democrats propose minimum corporate tax
“While these companies report billions in profits, they often pay no income tax to the IRS and leave hardworking families holding the bag.”
Disabled activist explains why he confronted Sen. Jeff Flake on airplane
“Republican politicians need to hear those voices. They need to take the blinders off and recognize what this bill will really do to people like me.”
Judge Blocks Trump’s immigration ban request
The Trump administration is trying hard to get this ban to go through.
Interest on the Debt Is Near a Post-War Low
It is also worth noting that we actually could buy back debt at a discount if interest rates rose.
House GOP backs down on plans to gut ethics panel after sparking outrage
Lawmakers spearheading the effort to gut the OCE have come under investigation in recent years.









