Thursday, March 28, 2024

What Saves America from the Blight of Trumpery?

Sometimes in the melodrama of ongoing history names tell the story. Both "trump" and "trumpery" fit to such a tee one wonders about the sense of humor cultivated by providence, fate or invisible deities.

The GOP Whiffs Again on Health Care

The GOP is throwing a political tantrum over The Affordable Care Act and once again is turning to the Supreme Court over the already passed landmark law. Will he swing and whiff again?

Is Donald Trump Really a ‘Fascist’?

Is Trump a real live fire-breathing fascist? The majority of citizens have no use for Trump and Trumpism because it isn't the solution to "make America great again."

Journalist Arrested for Reporting on Turbulent Chinese Stock Market

Accused of "fabricating and spreading false information about securities and futures trading," Xiaolu was taken into custody even though authorities refuse to disclose whether he has been formally charged with committing any crimes. China leads the world in imprisoning journalists.

Egypt’s el-Sissi and Putin Pledge Common Front Against Terrorism

Putin is attempting to draw Egypt into a common front against terrorism. The two have some common economic interests, as well. Russia is offering to build Egypt a nuclear power plant, and Egypt is offering Russia some free trade zones along the refurbished Suez Canal.

Youth Revolts Are Back: Lebanon, Iraq Shaken by Demand for Services, End to Corruption...

Youth protests have popped up from time to time–in Turkey, Yemen, and now Beirut and Baghdad–where they are shaking up politics and calling for an end to corrupt governments.

VIDEO: 'Casino Capitalism: Economist Michael Hudson on What’s Behind the Stock Market’s Rollercoaster Ride

While Americans watched stock prices tumble across the globe in Monday’s market turmoil, economist Michael Hudson joins Democracy Now to help make sense of what’s really behind the fluctuations in the market.

The Most Bizarre, Yet Intriguing, Presidential Campaign in Modern History

If Donald Trump represents the bizarre side of this developing presidential race, then Senator Bernie Sanders represents the serious, rational side. But no matter what the turnout, Americans yearn for fresh blood, new thinking and new ideas.

CEOs Call for Wage Increases for Workers! What’s the Catch?

The powerful peers of the corporate plutocracy are frightened by wealth inequality happening in America. While many are looking to fix it, their concern is not driven by moral outrage at the injustice, but rather by self-interest.

VIDEO: In Victory for Corporations, Court Rejects Rule on Labeling Goods Containing 'Conflict Minerals'

One of the deadliest documented conflict in African history is the fight over precious minerals. While many activist groups want mandatory labeling of "conflict minerals," a federal appeals court ruled against it this week.