Sales taxes widen the racial wealth divide. States and cities have far better options.
There are some bright spots and plenty of options for reform that could make them more effective.
‘Shameful’: As shutdown continues, Trump administration suggests unpaid federal workers do odd jobs for...
The Office of Personnel Management said furloughed government employees could do "painting," "carpentry," or other odd jobs "in exchange for partial rent payments."
I’ll cry instead
We have a long lasting parade of fools in my beloved country.
Progressives call to #DefundHate, tell Democrats not to fund Trump’s aggressive anti-immigration agenda
"We don't want money for an institution that is demonizing and criminalizing our immigrant neighbors."
Sanders Celebrates as GMO Labeling Dark Act is Blocked in US Senate
"People have a right to know what they are eating…”
Public Citizen: Trump’s national emergency declaration paves way for sweeping authoritarianism
The bill includes nearly $1.4 billion to build 55 miles of new border barriers out of steel, far less than the $5.7 billion requested by President Trump.
Bernie and Hillary Agree to Debate in Brooklyn
One last debate will be held, between Sanders and Clinton, after the Wisconsin and Wyoming primaries and before the New York primary.
Corporate liberalism is no match for Trumpism
Merely promising a kinder, gentler version of grim social realities just won’t be enough to counter the faux populism of a neofascist Republican Party.
Have the rich always laughed at stiff taxes?
In other words, seriously taxing the rich will always be impossible. So why bother even trying?
Chicago elects mayor with new progressive vision for city
"Chicago elected a new mayor out of a desire for bold and progressive ideas, and a commitment to building a more fair, just, and equitable city."