Taxing the rich starts with knowing who they are
When we talk about the wealthy, who are we really referring to? Is it the billionaires on private jets? The neighbors up...
Biden administration launches the American Climate Corps
According to the White House, in its first year, the American Climate Corps will put more than 20,000 young people on career pathways in the fields of clean energy, conservation and climate resilience.
How the Pentagon took ownership of Donald Trump
The Pentagon will never be forced to make significant reforms until Americans stop believing in (and consenting to) its comforting lies.
‘What the hell happened?’: Bowman introduces COUP Act to investigate pro-Trump mob’s Capitol attack
The bill seeks to "establish an investigation into any further ties between Capitol Police and white supremacy, insurrectionism, or fascism."
Koch brothers float possibility of backing congressional Democrats in 2020 primaries
Over the last two decades, the Koch network’s major groups – AFP and Freedom Partners – have cumulatively spent about $120 million in independent expenditures supporting Republican candidates or opposing Democratic candidates.
RNC continues to dwarf DNC in fundraising
While Trump stands out as the lone frontrunner backed by his party, the Democratic Party has yet to line up behind a favorite candidate.
Federal Court Order: Explosive DOT-111 ‘Bomb Train’ Oil Tank Cars Can Continue to Roll
While the industry promised to phase-out DOT-111s, these “bomb trains” continue to roll through towns and cities across the U.S. It seems their promise has rung hollow.
We need a plan to prevent a Trump takeover—and this anti-coup research shows the...
By studying the research that shows how other countries have handled coup attempts, we can better counter or even prevent one of our own.
Donald Trump faces groundbreaking criminal trial as first former U.S. President in the dock
With jury selection underway, the world watches as this unprecedented trial unfolds, potentially reshaping America's political landscape.
The Referendum That Might Have Headed Off Flint’s Water Crisis
Michigan’s voters decided to scrap the kind of super-empowered emergency managers who made questionable decisions in Flint – but state lawmakers found a way to revive the program.