Politics

Progressives not only need to resist the plutocratic agenda, but also to put forth our true people's agenda and start rallying voters around it.

“It’s just staggering that Congress can’t come together to help people in their time of need.”

Trump’s budget bill would fund a massive expansion of federal immigration enforcement and turn it into a threat to the civil rights of everyone.

“People with disabilities and older adults receiving SSI represent some of the most marginalized members of our society. History will not forgive us if we fail to address their needs.”

Felipe Gomez Alonzo died in New Mexico on Christmas Eve, after being detained since Dec. 18.

Our government is a dysfunctional, corporate-ruled mess with a massive debt that has gotten out of control. “A massive tsunami, a mega-powerful financial tidal wave, is growing in intensity off the shores of America” and only we can stop the chaos that seems inevitable.

That is always how fascism operates. You find scapegoats to pin the blame on and off you go... right to the poorhouse.

"Progressives have an opportunity to strategically primary the most vile Democrats in their ranks, and Henry Cuellar should top the list."

The total amount of tax would be $8.426 trillion. At present, the federal government spends $4.407 trillion annually. The wealth tax would be nearly twice as large.

Jeb Bush's presidential nomination depends on persuading voters that he is not his brother George W., but rather the "the smart brother" of the Bush family. His debut address on foreign policy might say differently.