Wall Street Should Pay a Sales Tax, Too
When a high-rolling trader buys millions of dollars’ worth of stocks or derivatives, there’s no levy at all.
Why American workers need the National Labor Relations Board to return to its mission
The demand for representation, increasing even before COVID-19, soared during the pandemic as Americans saw how unions helped their members.
At the Federal Election Commission, no watchdog for the watchdogs
“A thoughtful, constructive IG can improve the agency.”
Gimme Shelter (From the Tax Man)
A tale of disappearing money and opportunistic candidates.
Bernie Sanders Opposes New Round of Deportation Raids
By defending undocumented women and children from another round of deportation raids, Sanders continues to stand up for those who cannot defend themselves within our current system.
The Republicans’ Military Budget Could Make Every Homeless Person In America a Millionaire
$596 billion was spent on the military in 2015 and Republicans are looking to increase the defense budget even more.
Ola Bini, Ricardo Patiño, Correa & Glas: The Moreno regime escalates persecution of its...
This further illustrates the cruel irony of “justice” under neoliberalism – the jailing of activists, journalists and progressive leaders, as the cover for an implementation of the policies of austerity, and a distraction for the corrupt personal dealings of the ruling political elite.
The United States is exceptional
But not in the ways any of us should want.
New Warren bill would empower Feds to crack down on corporate price gouging
"Corporations have price gouged consumers for extra profits—and gotten away with it—for too long."
Majority of College Kids Go Hungry—Even With Jobs and Financial Aid
Over half of college students are facing food insecurity despite assistance programs.