China tariffs are a regressive tax on Americans, and risk a recession
The middle class and poor pay a larger percentage of their incomes on these tariffs than do the rich.
Trump administration revokes EPA endangerment finding, unraveling foundation of US climate rules
Rollback targets legal basis for greenhouse gas limits as environmental and public health groups prepare lawsuits.
DOJ Inspector General urges Congress to empower government watchdogs ahead of Trump era
Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz said Wednesday that Congress must get involved and implement new rules.
We, the Plutocrats vs. We, the People
The religion of inequality -- of money and power -- has failed us; its gods are false gods.
How corporate media make Pete look like he’s winning
On closer examination, it turns out that that is not a bar chart, but merely the New York Times’ indication that Buttigieg is in the lead.
Too many generals spoil the democracy
Trump’s push to “win” with warriors is a loss for America.
Amid tensions, Italians set to go to the polls
The national election scheduled for March 4 could see a breakthrough moment for the country’s new right, but fear and anger are building up.
Student debt pushes to the front of Biden’s agenda
The debate over loan forgiveness is raging between parties and within them.
Why a new progressive era in America is likely—in about 20 years
All these trends point to a new progressive America.
Scott Pruitt’s real scandal is helping turn the US into a full-fledged petrostate
The EPA chief isn’t just corrupt – he believes the role of government is to help the fossil fuel industry maximize profits.