Saturday, May 4, 2024

Former GOP congressional staffer follows revolving door, now latest Keystone XL lobbyist

It only took TransCanada roughly three weeks to hire a lobbyist tied to the Republican Party to advocate for Keystone XL.

‘Just the first step’: House democrats approve Trump impeachment inquiry resolution

“This resolution ensures transparency, advancing public disclosure of deposition transcripts, and outlying the procedures for the transfer of evidence to the judiciary committee to use in its proceedings,” said Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi ahead of the vote.

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

Biden won. Now comes the hard part

Biden has pledged to be the president for all Americans, including the more than 74 million Trump supporters.

‘Illegal corporate price-fixing’ is rampant in US economy: Report

"Oligopolies are not just a cause of inflation. They exacerbate social and economic inequality, and thus weaken democracy."

Tax on global mega-rich could help lift 2.3 billion out of poverty

"During 2021, we witnessed the epidemic of Covid-19 and wealth-hiding, and it's time to reverse course."
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The rise of the centibillionaires!

If you think wealth and power are too concentrated in the hands of a privileged few now, just imagine what a few more years of trickle-down nonsense will bring.

Elizabeth Warren urges Treasury and Fed to protect workers and taxpayers in new bailout...

“You can and must do better for American workers, taxpayers, and the economy.”

Chicago’s elections brought a lot of good news for Progressives—and Democratic Socialists

Rahm Emanuel is gone, and a new crop of left-wing city council members is coming to power.

Hoping for strong educational reform, education field gives more to Bernie Sanders than other...

Contributions from the education industry have been steadily increasing over the years, gravitating more toward liberal groups and Democrats than ever.