Thursday, August 27, 2026

‘Scheme to defraud’—the perfect legacy of the epic Trump crime wave

Measured by how often he’s been caught, Trump’s ultimate delusion is the fake invulnerability that he irrationally awarded himself.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump and the 13 Losers Behind Him

Get the lowdown from Greg Palast on Trump’s new hedge fund BFFs and the hidden payoff that’s facilitating their cozy relationship.

Why the Shake-up at the Democratic National Committee Is Doomed

The DNC has to turn itself – and the Democratic Party – into a grass-roots membership organization, with local and state chapters that play a meaningful role in selecting and supporting candidates.

Will Millennials and Gen Z see Social Security? An in-depth look

Keep your eyes open and make smart money moves, whether you're in your teens, twenties, or thirties. Your future self will thank you for them.
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Trump’s 30 broken promises

Trump voters: Two years in, here’s an updated list of Trump’s 30 biggest broken promises.

Okay to be #2 – Lessons for America and China

The geopolitical rivals need to abandon the obsession to be #1, prioritize sustainable growth, focus on cooperation, and find a way to defuse the escalating tensions.

‘The time is now:’ Over 200 economists send a letter to Congress endorsing Medicare...

"We encourage Congress to move forward with implementing a public financed Medicare for All plan to achieve the equitable and affordable universal health care system that the American people need."

‘Absolute fraud:’ After billions in taxpayer subsidies championed by Trump, Ryan, and Walker, Foxconn...

"Apparently, Scott Walker gave billions in subsidies to a Tawainese company, so that it would despoil land in Wisconsin while paying Chinese workers to make iPhones."

Disposable Americans: The Numbers are Growing

What's astonishing is the disregard that many of the super-rich have for struggling Americans.

Following Warren’s announcement, Sanders vows to ban fracking and all new fossil fuel projects

"If we fail to substantially cut the amount of carbon in our atmosphere in under 11 years, the human, environmental, and economic costs will be severe and irreversible."