Trump administration hires official whom five students accused of sexual assault
As an upperclassman at The Citadel military college several years ago, Steven Munoz allegedly assaulted five freshmen. His hiring at the State Department raises further questions about the Trump administration’s vetting process.
Climate-denying group led by Trump strategist lobbied for Dakota Access, Keystone XL
This climate denial–tobacco connection is not unusual.
Memory loss in the garden of violence
How Americans remember (and forget) their wars.
Trump’s unnecessary cruelty
Trump is embarking on an orgy of cruelty for absolutely no reason.
What Trump’s idea to break up big banks could mean for average Americans
While it is unclear whether Trump’s plans are serious, it’s worth considering what breaking up the banks could mean for typical bank customers.
Attention, Democrats: Voters want more government, not less
Activist politicians for an activist government: it’s an approach more Democrats should consider.
GOP marks international labor day by pushing death of mandatory overtime
Meanwhile Democratic lawmakers participated in demonstrations on Monday–to protest President Trump’s policies toward immigrant workers.
6 ways to put public interest ahead of Big Pharma profits
Increase access to generics, end “evergreening” drug patents, and other ways to put people before profits.
Kids suing Trump hope the courts step up on climate change
Congress and the White House aren't going to address the climate crisis anytime soon. Will judges?
Trump and trade
Trump wants to “renegotiate” trade deals like NAFTA. But there's no evidence he wants to fix their corrosive impact on labor protections or environmental standards.