Monday, May 6, 2024

Inequality is higher in some states like New York and Louisiana because of corporate...

Incentives serve to redistribute funds to the wealthy and reduce resources for broadly redistributive policies over the long run.

New report on FBI spying shows need for congressional investigation

The FBI is very good at finding reasons to spy on people.

Win for Trump Space Force

After passage of NDAA in the Senate, Gagnon said “we have the full Congressional go-ahead to move the arms race into the heavens—expensive and provocative as it will be.”
video

Jimmy Kimmel to Sen. Bill Cassidy: “Stop using my name!”

“Most of the congresspeople who vote on this bill probably won’t even read it.”

War within war: Iraq’s Prime Minister says ‘we don’t want to fight Turkey, but...

Iraq demands that the Turkish troops withdraw from the country, terming them “occupation forces.”
video

As Bernie Sanders surges ahead of Iowa Caucus, DNC under fire for changing rules...

The Democratic National Committee is facing criticism for overhauling its rules, opening the door for billionaire former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, who is running a self-funded campaign, to take part in the next debate.

Trump visits library of Congress, deems it a “good framework for something else”

He's excited about the opportunities available to a hard-charging mogul who just happens to be President of the United States as well.

Reform-killing Dems obstruct second progressive era

The enduring Progressive Era was astonishingly successful, presaging benefits of a Second Progressive Era: resolve widespread broken systems without violent civil insurgency.

Senate agrees to $2 trillion stimulus package

The enormous $2 trillion package is designed to protect workers, families and businesses from the costly effects of needing to shut down businesses to protect communal health.

In North Carolina, hope amidst political chaos

Republicans in North Carolina are doing everything they can to take away the rights of minorities.