Sunday, May 12, 2024

Dow drops its oldest member, Exxon, after nearly a century

“Big Oil has fallen. Our job is to make sure they don't take us down with them.”

For captured regulators, repealing the Volcker Rule is child’s play

One thing’s for certain: if there’s another financial crisis, it could make the last one look like child’s play.

Putin changed the subject

But confronting Martin Luther King’s "giant triplets" is more urgent than ever.

Can Brazil convince the world to tax billionaire wealth?

The ambitious goal: To shove the case for taxing the wealth of our world’s wealthiest onto the world’s political stage.

The Opportunist and the Fanatics

How long will the marriage of convenience between the opportunist Donald Trump and the fanatics of the NRA last?

Romanian prime minister is staying at Trump’s DC hotel

The stay is the latest example of Trump’s company doing business with foreign officials. Two attorneys general have sued Trump over the issue, accusing him of violating the Constitution.

Sanders’ stance on Israel: Urging US to withdraw military aid

Sanders' response is grounded in the belief that unconditional U.S. support for Israel is untenable in the face of Netanyahu's rejection of Palestinian statehood.

Bowman, Sanders lead coalition demanding ‘desperately needed’ boost to SSI lifeline

“People with disabilities and older adults receiving SSI represent some of the most marginalized members of our society. History will not forgive us if we fail to address their needs.”

Impeachment won’t save our democracy

Congress is officially moving toward impeaching the president. But even then, it’s up to the people to keep our republic.

The UN proved its usefulness in crafting Ukraine grain deal

The United Nations helps design a deal to ship foodstuffs blocked in Ukraine ports.