Politics

Children aren't products to be bought and sold. The profit motive should end at the front door of the public school.

As Wall Street bankers and fund investors continue making a profit at the expense of Puerto Rico’s failing economy, Senators Warren and Sanders are calling for the Treasury to show more leadership and give the people the relief they need.

The news isn’t good but our critic is awarding more orchids than onions this cycle.

In her first major interview as the Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris reaffirmed her commitment to military aid for Israel, rejecting growing calls for an arms embargo. This stance has ignited controversy within her own party and among human rights advocates.

Such seeming strength contains both a heightened risk of great power conflict and possible political pressures that could fracture America’s Asia-Pacific alliance relatively soon.

“We must take urgent action to end our nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and stop the damage greenhouse gases have done to our way of life.”

“The richest 1% of U.S. households don’t report 21% of their income.”

If these State of the Union promises come true, the country will take some practical steps forward to a brighter future.

We must insist that trade deals never be written to override policies that sovereign governments might later decide are best for their people, culture key industries and the environment.

New congressional analysis reveals massive tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans while working families shoulder cuts, tariffs, and rising costs under GOP economic plans.