Labor’s challenge to the new Democrats in Congress
Far too many so-called representatives of the people forget the working men and women who volunteered their valuable time to canvass and call and convince for them.
8 out of 10 Democrats want Medicare for All to be an ‘extremely important...
Medicare for All is a viable option that more politicians may want to be on board with if they plan to impress voters.
Trump administration to remove gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act
"This attempt to eliminate crucial protections for gray wolves demonstrates an anti-predator bias that continues to influence wolf management decisions."
The continued craziness at the IRS (Part II)
Is this crazy, or what?
DOT suspends a Trump administration rule allowing liquified natural gas transport by rail
The suspension of the federal rule will remain in effect until either DOT passes a replacement rule that governs LNG by rail, or June 30, 2025 before LNG transport by rail can resume.
The Age of Decline, Apple Pie, and America’s Chosen Suicide Bomber
The Donald represents, as a friend of mine likes to say, the suicide bomber in us all.
A new economic model for the South: Ditch corporate welfare and fund agricultural co-ops
“With modest increases in public investment in technical support and start-up capital … cooperatives could greatly expand into new markets, employ significant numbers of people, and contribute healthier food to their communities.”
National (in)security and the Pentagon budget
A post-coronavirus economy can no longer afford to put the Pentagon first.
Bipartisan political leaders pay tribute to Rep. John Lewis
Both Republican and Democratic leaders have joined together in paying homage to the late Rep. John Lewis.
The End of Encryption? NSA and FBI Seek New Backdoors Against Advice from Leading...
The U.S. and Britain governments are pushing for “exceptional access” to encrypted communications to track criminals and terrorists. Many cryptographers, computer scientists, and security specialists are against this allowance.