Thursday, March 28, 2024

Climate-denying group led by Trump strategist lobbied for Dakota Access, Keystone XL

This climate denial–tobacco connection is not unusual.

Memory loss in the garden of violence

How Americans remember (and forget) their wars.
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Trump’s unnecessary cruelty

Trump is embarking on an orgy of cruelty for absolutely no reason.

What Trump’s idea to break up big banks could mean for average Americans

While it is unclear whether Trump’s plans are serious, it’s worth considering what breaking up the banks could mean for typical bank customers.

Attention, Democrats: Voters want more government, not less

Activist politicians for an activist government: it’s an approach more Democrats should consider.

GOP marks international labor day by pushing death of mandatory overtime

Meanwhile Democratic lawmakers participated in demonstrations on Monday–to protest President Trump’s policies toward immigrant workers.

6 ways to put public interest ahead of Big Pharma profits

Increase access to generics, end “evergreening” drug patents, and other ways to put people before profits.

Kids suing Trump hope the courts step up on climate change

Congress and the White House aren't going to address the climate crisis anytime soon. Will judges?

Trump and trade

Trump wants to “renegotiate” trade deals like NAFTA. But there's no evidence he wants to fix their corrosive impact on labor protections or environmental standards.

Populism is not about mobs, anti-government rants or opinion polls

It's necessary to restate the solid principles of populism and reassert its true spirit.