The problems and promise of the new Silk Roads
In a time when it seems we are constantly being divided from our common humanity, the symbolism of the new Silk Roads is important in and of itself.
In a Tiny House Village, Portland’s Homeless Find Dignity
As cities search for solutions to homelessness, Portland’s Dignity Village offers 60 men and women community and safety.
Why do GOP presidents get to go hard right while democrats are just GOP...
I’m asking for the Democrats to be ruthless.
Newly Released Emails Reveal the Hillary You (Still) Don’t Know
Hillary Clinton has recently turned over thousands of emails to he State Department and many of them only discuss daily menial issues. When was she discussing weightier decisions? Was she already thinking ahead, and wanted to remain mysterious about her true opinions on matters, so only communicated on big issues via telephone?
Why Bernie Sanders is pushing for more employee-owners in the workforce
In times when Washington is unlikely to agree on much, employee ownership offers a bipartisan approach toward building a stronger and more just economy.
Progressive Briefing for Friday, July 13, 2018
Justice Department reopens the Emmett Tiller investigation, Trump's global chaos tour, Ireland passes bill to fully divest from fossil fuel by end of 2018, and more.
Former State Attorney General and Port Authority Chairman Pleads Guilty to Bribery
Samson currently faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense.
Trump’s double standard on freedom of speech
The president wants liberties for himself that he doesn’t grant to others.
What happened to the Voting Rights Act?
There’s no telling what we’ll be able to accomplish when we win the battle for voting rights.
The War on Terror has targeted Muslims almost exclusively
The war on terror was supposed to be about making our country safer. As a Muslim American, I don’t feel safer at all.









