Sunday, April 5, 2026

So much for ‘the squad’—much-hyped new U.S. progressive bloc has caved to corporate power

People who want structural change in the U.S. will have to develop new channels and networks to overcome the established power system.

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks—and the US military knows it

The geopolitical consequences and political price will be his to bear, but could affect us all.

Trump’s second term delivers massive gains for billionaires as working Americans face cuts and...

New data and polling show wealth surging at the top under Donald Trump while healthcare, food assistance, and affordability erode for millions.

Tell Congress to pass Automatic Voter Registration

Sign the petition now to tell Congress that you support Automatic Voter Registration.

Tell Congress to pass the Stop Wall Street Looting Act

Sign the petition and help us tell Congress to consider the Stop Wall Street Looting Act as the first step towards halting these abusive practices.

Tell House Democrats to address climate crisis: Support the Green New Deal

Tell Democratic lawmakers to stand up for a sustainable future and convince Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to authorize the select committee.

Trump bypassed Congress while briefing oil executives ahead of Venezuela attack

Trump’s own words about tipping off oil companies, “getting the oil flowing,” and taking “reimbursement” collide with legal warnings, massive cost estimates, and accusations of donor-driven war making.

The Age of Arrogant Amateurism – as ‘know-it-all’ opportunists seize power to control, not...

To win big in this brave new world, forget tested skill-sets and the wisdom of experience: chutzpah and risk-taking, even gambling, are paramount, then the facile ability to learn on the job how to cling to power.
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Sweden provides free higher education, universal healthcare, free daycare — why can’t the U.S.?

In Sweden, healthcare costs are largely subsided by the state. Daycare and preschool programs are mostly free. College and university are free. Public transportation is subsidized for many users.

No war in Yemen: Tell Congress to end U.S.-backed Saudi-led war

Tell the Senate to end the war in Yemen once and for all. As a country, let's stand for peace.