How Goldman Sachs Profited from the Greek Debt Crisis
The recent crisis in Greece offers yet another illustration of Wall Street’s powers of persuasion and predation as Goldman Sachs has profited from Greece’s debt. This is now an issue of morality, don't you think?
Is frenzied religiosity a luxury that democracy, let alone civilized order can no longer...
Hypocrisy prize winner: a compassion-, life-inspired faith now hawks an intolerant parade of death trips
Though quests for religious...
Why Kingian democratic socialism is the best path forward for the progressive left
On the anniversary of his assassination, Martin Luther King’s full radical vision is still the best guide for how to lead America to the promised land.
Stunning truths about the bloated safety net for the wealthy
It's not a game for the 200 million struggling Americans who depend on tax revenue for education and housing and health care.
Military vs climate spending: A moral catastrophe in three pictures
We’re condemning millions with our choices.
The Trump-Putin meeting and the fate of the Earth
The imminent meeting between Trump and Putin will affect the chances that the young people we love – and so many others around the world – will have a future.
It’s not enough to elect progressives: Movements must have a role in governing
Our work must be about building long-term, multiracial, people-powered movements around a shared agenda for racial justice and a people’s economy.
Students Launch Historic Debt Strike, Refusing to Pay Back Predatory College Loans
Fifteen former students of the for-profit Corinthian Colleges system decided not to pay back loans they took out to attend the college. They've launched the nation's first student debt strike against the crushing debt.
Why and how China’s economy will slow down
The goal should be to disengage from great power rivalry and peacefully pursue economic and technological progress.
Maine Supreme Court upholds use of ranked-choice voting, will be used in midterm election
"Today's decision by the Maine Supreme Court confirms that the Maine people are sovereign and have the final say."