Why the DNC is fighting WikiLeaks and not Wall Street
With eyes on the prizes from corporate largesse, DNC officials don’t see downsides to whacking at WikiLeaks and undermining press freedom in the process.
The United States needs a ‘Robin Hood Tax’
A giant tax fight awaits next year—when a number of the 2017 tax cuts for the rich and businesses expire.
Could the formation of a Space Force be on Trump’s agenda?
“Space as a war fighting domain is the latest obscenity in a long list of vile actions by a vile administration."
A fish called Bannon
The White House chief strategist may think he knows what he's doing, but bluster isn't enough to get what he wants – or is it?
Donald Trump vs. the Koch brothers: A major rift – or a stunt staged...
Steve Bannon is back, almost – and is likely pulling Trump’s strings in his supposed feud with the Koch brothers.
Trump lies about Covid-19 risks & vaccine at debate as pandemic is tied to...
“The Trump administration’s aims of reaching ‘herd immunity’ by letting the virus run rampant in the U.S. is cruel and scientifically unsound.”
Senate passes Veteran’s Health Act; a package of bills addressing healthcare and suicide prevention...
"By identifying and eliminating barriers for veterans to access public lands, AVRO will ensure that veterans can heal on the landscapes they served to protect."
It’s time for progressives to raise their game
The progressive populist insurgency in the Democratic Party has tasted frequent victories this primary season: for our struggle has only begun.
UK proposes ban on live animal exports for slaughter
"Today marks a major step forward in delivering on our manifesto commitment to end live exports for slaughter."
Electing Democrats in November without confronting neoliberalism will not be enough
If Democrats win in the next couple of elections but continue to make the rich richer with neoliberal policies (as Obama did), that will just be another opening for a Trump-type.