Monday, November 9, 2026

4 myths about raising the minimum wage

We’re the richest country in the world, home to the richest people on the planet. We can, and we must, treat our workers with the dignity and respect they deserve.

7 not-so-subtle messages Congress is sending with its tax plans

The two tax bills define what’s important to a society. Or more to the point, who’s not important.

Trump and Machiavelli: Does morality matter?

"Consider what an unbelieving world will say if you continue to brush off Mr. Trump’s immoral words and behavior in the cause of political expediency."

What’s the matter with America?

To impeach or not to impeach.

Beyond revoking the New Deal, MAGA Trumpism reignites the Civil War, thus must defame...

This herd of minority deplorables defines a gang of spoiled brats, outraged whenever told NO! What extremist doesn’t want power they think will serve selfish, private, undemocratic needs, values and interests?

Dear fellow progressives: Please vote for Biden

It is also a vote for the inspiring possibility of a progressive challenger in 2024.

Lessons from Vieques: Resisting US militarism, building unity

Our only hope is to learn from and center the past and present struggle in Vieques and everywhere else bearing the brunt of U.S. militarism, to clearly understand where our enemies converge.

It’s time to change more than Trump

We have real work to do.

How Putin Started Winning Big in Syria and Got Europe to Embrace Him

This strategy has been working for Putin. He appears to have rearmed and retrained the Syrian Arab Army, which has new esprit de corps and is making significant headway for the first time in years.