Former Hong Kong leader sentenced to prison
“Never in my judicial career have I seen a man fallen from so high,” stated Judge Andrew Chan Hing-wai during the sentencing.
House Democrats support trade group bailout under new Paycheck Protection Program
The bill, with 54 Democratic co-sponsor, would change the eligibility standards allowing lobbying forces, with 300 or fewer employees, a piece of the next round government of stimulus.
Blue-state Bernie and the DNC’s Plutocratic “Victory” Rules
“DNC rule changes could determine the presidential candidate by relegating Clinton's ‘victories’ back to the plutocratic mire where they originated.”
Tulsi Gabbard’s “Hemp for Victory” Act
Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) introduced a bill in Congress a few weeks ago that would modernize the hemp industry, develop specific guidelines and...
Stumbling toward peace on the Korean Peninsula
The positive American response to the proposed meeting has so far been greeted with silence by the North Koreans.
Senate Democrats introduce bill to deny tax loophole for Big Pharma ads
“The American public shouldn’t be subsidizing Big Pharma’s ads which is why my legislation would close this egregious loophole.”
No Refuge: Unless Solutions are Found, the Global Refugee Problem Will Only Get Worse
It is human nature to react to crises in the moment rather than look for long term solutions but there is no doubt that the current system of housing people in tent cities, detention centers or demanding that they return home is both cruel and unsustainable.
Trump’s EPA pick slapped with lawsuit as hundreds demand the Senate reject his nomination
Pruitt has a history of suing the EPA, is a strong supporter of federalism and has made no move to address pollution or environmental justice for his home state.
Where do we go from here?
Someone said I really should
I replied I surely would
If I only thought I could
So I left things as they stood.
Janet Yellen and the Fed: Progressives should pay attention
This should be the basis for unseating Trump, not the sabotage of the economy.









