China tariffs are a regressive tax on Americans, and risk a recession
The middle class and poor pay a larger percentage of their incomes on these tariffs than do the rich.
Progressives slam omnibus retirement provisions as ‘giveaway to the rich’
"This bill does not make it easier for workers to save for retirement, it just makes it easier for high-income earners to shelter more of their earnings from taxes."
Bernie Sanders Attacks Wall Street and The Fed
“Wall Street is still out of control,” Sanders warned.
What Must Bernie Do To Break Out?
While Sanders has done extremely well, still harder tasks remain. Apparently, being honest, realistic, well-informed, nearly gaffe-free, and compassionate aren’t enough. The “easy” voters are in his camp. How does he widen and energize a larger movement?
Justice Sotomayor slams the Supreme Court’s ‘new normal’ under Trump
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court allowed Trump’s “third-country” asylum rule to go into effect. It’s the administration’s toughest barrier to asylum-seekers yet, and a...
President Biden: Learn the names of children you’ve helped Israel to murder
But you know what the billions of dollars’ worth of weapons and bombs gifted by the U.S. government are being used for.
Trump signs proclamation to deploy National Guard troops to Mexico border
The number of National Guard troops being sent wasn't revealed, but deployment is said to happen immediately.
The Oil Pricequake
Prices will, of course, rise someday. But on a planet heading for a green energy revolution, there’s no assurance that they will ever reach the $100-plus levels that were once taken for granted.
Democrats irritated by voters who elected them need an attitude adjustment
While Trump’s forces are setting fire to the basic structures of American democracy, Democrats in Congress are widely perceived to be wielding squirt guns.
Science-advisory board says Trump administration’s policies run counter to established science
"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler must immediately withdraw these unlawful proposals that threaten the health and well-being of all Americans."