Why liberal states won America’s tax experiment
Economic success depends on tax revenues that go into public investments, and regulations that protect the environment and public health.
From here to Dystopia
One or two bomb throwers can blow up the international community. Trump is appointing a whole cabinet of them.
Trump is about to be blindsided by this rapidly emerging “October Surprise”
Mr.Trump, think of this surprise as a massive political tsunami racing right at you and that there is no way that you can escape it.
Trump and Bannon’s “America first”
This is truly scary.
Journalism and the First Amendment on trial at Standing Rock
Reporter Jenni Monet has been charged with criminal trespassing and rioting, but the bigger story is about the failure of journalism institutions to rally.
Judge to FDA: Agency must pull aside curtain on GE salmon
The public has a right to know how the agency came to this seemingly ill-informed decision, especially because the FDA’s approach will likely serve as a precedent for the assessment of future GE food animals.
Koch justice: Billionaires seek to expand influence over law enforcement and courts in 2018
The Kochs’ campaign to influence state attorneys general and state courts has largely flown under the radar.
Native American voters could decide key senate races while battling intense voter suppression
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump have pledged to recognize the tribe, if elected.
1968 DNC protests, 50 years later: Organizers recall coalition building & running pig for...
“Rioting is not going to get it. What you have to do is get organized.”
The Creeping Villainy of American Politics
The threefold rise in hate crimes against Muslims since the Paris and San Bernardino attacks and the acceptance of hate speech in political discourse are signs of our society’s morbidity.