Sunday, May 5, 2024

Trying out the wealth tax for size

This wealth tax looks like a very good thing. Repair the infrastructure, wipe out the student debt, and get single-payer healthcare well established. And all just by taxing a bunch of uber-wealthy.
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From Ukraine to coronavirus: Trump’s abuse of power continues

To Donald Trump, the coronavirus crisis is just another opportunity.

Too many generals spoil the democracy

Trump’s push to “win” with warriors is a loss for America.

What looms beyond national ‘laughingstock’? Will mayhem, ridicule or mass tedium derail Trumpism?

Brace for a freakish experiment that tests the strength of our institutions, driven by a world class con artist candidate now hustling as ignorant, con-artist president.

The Sanders Sensation

Bernie’s people-powered movement has already shattered one of the Democratic establishment’s holy myths.

Corbyn in the cross-hairs

If Jeremy Corbyn becomes Prime Minister at some point in the future, he could be the first true leftist to lead a major western country in many years.

Ranked-choice voting flips House seat in Maine

"A victory not just for Democratic challenger Jared Golden, but voters who demand a fair and representative process."
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Trump’s final days: Who stood up to him?

Tragically, most Senate and House Republicans are failing the test by refusing to stand up to Trump.

‘The only one I didn’t want her to pick’: In secret recording, Trump admits...

"Had she picked Bernie Sanders it would've been tougher. He's the only one I didn't want her to pick."

Dairyland in denial: Red states & the myth of the real American

Unless or until progressives start to recognize the cost of losing the underpopulated red states in Middle America, ultra-right-wing Republicans will continue to have power in Washington all out of proportion to the popular will.