Overtime: Finally, a Break for the Middle Class
There is finally a bit of good news for hard-working Americans—the U.S. Department of Labor just proposed raising the overtime threshold. More than a million workers will soon get a raise.
Former Senator Pleads Guilty in Corruption Case
Former California State Senator Leland Yee was convicted of racketeering as he plead guilty to his direct involvement in multiple conspiracies. Corruption at the state level has dark money running rampant.
The American Worker: Crushed Again by the Overwhelming Power of Corporatism
President Obama and his team of corporate bullies have successfully forced Fast Track legislation for the TPP through Congress and now global corporations rule America. Once again, American workers are being kicked while they’re down.
Why We Must Fight Economic Apartheid in America
Last week’s Supreme Court’s decision on fair housing is an important starting place if we want to reverse the vicious cycle of economic apartheid in America. Let's put an end to this racial segregation.
SCOTUS: Saving the Republic or the Republicans?
The Supreme Court's decision not to repeal the Affordable Care Act was “good news for the Republican Party, who were facing the prospect of being responsible for those millions losing their coverage." Now they won't look so bad.
Future Shock: China, Russia Target Europe as Economic Partner
China and Russia appear to be joining forces in order to pursue economic endeavors in Europe and Asia. If this happens, and it is likely that it will, what will happen to the United States?
Snake Oil Won’t Cure Inequality
The GOP's 2016 contenders talk a good game about the wealth gap while making it even bigger. Don't they know this is the biggest issue affecting Americans?
‘The Donald Show’
Just who we would have wanted to enter the race for president recently made his announcement in a full showbiz extravaganza. Donald Trump, the self-promoting "hypester," is starting his run—let the lunacy begin!
Fed’s Giant Ponzi Scheme
There is more mystery and nuance to the economic story than we are being told by the pundits. Here's the real story about debt, bubbles and a 35-year-long Ponzi Scheme.
VIDEO: #12. Most Important of All: Get Big Money Out of Politics
All that we need to do as a nation is achievable only if we get big money out of politics because an economy that works for everyone is a democracy that works. So it's about time we put an end to dark money.