The American Fascist
Viewing Donald Trump in light of the fascists of the first half of the twentieth century helps explain what Trump is doing and how he is succeeding.
Government watchdog groups call for Barr’s removal from office citing abuse of powers
"We are a nation of laws yet William Barr, the nation's top law enforcement official, has routinely abused the powers of his office to undermine the rule of law for political advantage of the president who appointed him."
You elected them to write new laws. They’re letting corporations do it instead.
Disguised as the work of lawmakers, these so-called “model” bills get copied in one state Capitol after another, quietly advancing the agenda of the people who write them.
The Hairball That Gagged a Fracker
Rick Berman is a political consultant who plays so dirty even Big Oil is not interested him. This man takes funding from corporations and uses that money to publicly slam environmentalists, low-wage workers, and any of his enemies.
Where have all the children gone?
The loss of childhood and the cruel removal of any sense of hope or of a secure future have been seeping into global discourse about children for many years now.
A different way to think about national defense
Every day, these workers contribute their skills, knowledge and strong-as-steel work ethic to the nation’s defense.
Trump friends and family cleared for millions in small business bailout
Beneficiaries of the PPP included a lettuce farming venture-backed by Trump’s son, Kushner companies, and a dentist who golfs with the president. The figures were released after a lawsuit by several news organizations, including ProPublica.
Iran Deal: Do the Critics Want War?
Republican critics of the Iran nuclear agreement draft have long time favored war over negotiation, preparing talking points against any eventual deal. So what will their bad advice cost us this time around?
What Election Day revealed about progressive policies
Americans are hungry for change, as evidenced by what happened on Election Day.
Sanders’ bill targets sky-high CEO pay: A push for economic equity
The legislation, titled the Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act, targets corporations with stark discrepancies in compensation between CEOs and their workers.