Joe Biden, LBJ, and voting rights
Biden must wield the power of the presidency to make senators fall in line with the larger goals of the nation. Otherwise, as LBJ asked, “what the hell’s the presidency for?”
Voters reject JD Vance’s far-right views: Polls show growing backlash against Trump’s running mate
The findings suggest that the more the electorate learns about Vance’s far-right views, the less they support him.
Political economy contradictions as we lurch into 2025
Multiple, intense, and persistent contradictions within both parties suggest that some underlying, historic shifts may be underway.
Has Trump already been removed as commander in chief?
I Pence calling the shots when it comes to the Pentagon?
The same old scare tactic about socialism
Don’t let them scare you with words like “socialism.” These policies are just common sense.
Americans have been bilked out of billions during the pandemic from cynical profiteers
Unless America addresses runaway income inequality and begins protecting the most vulnerable in society, the next pandemic will hit the nation even harder.
South Korea’s Green New Deal: Myths versus realities
There's one place in the world where the Green New Deal is a policy reality. But is it living up to its hype?
The State of USS Titanic
So, what this current two-party/one-party system has done, while acting as spokespersons for the empire, is like the old joke of Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.
Trade Rules Trump Climate Action: U.S. Blocks India’s Ambitious Solar Plans
India has been told that it cannot go ahead as planned with its ambitious plan for a huge expansion of its renewable energy sector,...
With eye on Biden victory, Warren and Schumer unveil plan to cancel up to...
“Broadly cancelling student loan debt would be a game-changer for millions of people in this country and a lifeline when they desperately need it.”