Friday, October 16, 2026

Hillary Clinton, Paul Ryan, and the Crisis of American Capitalism

In all respects, the American political economy has become radically imbalanced.

Can humanity repair its relationship with nature? Weaving Earth Education Center offers a promising...

This all-ages education center reminds us that “we are a part of this earth, not apart from it.”

How we can fight back against Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency

If we really want to fight Trump, we may have to make these changes without any tax break incentives. We might even have to pay for the privilege.
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Progressives must challenge extreme gerrymandering by the GOP

Because of the extent of gerrymandering already institutionalized, it is very unlikely that Democrats can improve their position dramatically in 2018.

The battle over what it means to be female

“How do we explore these rights for transgender folks in a way that does not undermine the rights of women or people of color?”

Extreme weather devastating US raises calls to pass Biden’s infrastructure bill

The infrastructure bill may not be enough to address the climate crisis; some lawmakers are urging the president to declare a national emergency.
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The rise of the centibillionaires!

If you think wealth and power are too concentrated in the hands of a privileged few now, just imagine what a few more years of trickle-down nonsense will bring.

How Republicans could steal the next presidential election

Your vote is important, and not just in federal elections. The future of our democracy is not guaranteed.

Who are our Rescuers? Us!

This April, the Democracy Awakening and Democracy Spring are bring together a diverse coalition of labor, business, environmentalists, public interest advocates, media and issue-specific constituencies, along with you, me and thousands of mavericks.

Takeaways from the election

Trump is in the White House, but the takeaway from voters in this election is a mandate for progressive economic populism and more diversity among public officials.