Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The monsters of American capitalism

Three of its prime exemplars: Trump, Bankman-Fried's, and Musk!

The 2024 election could be Big Pharma’s reckoning

It’s clear at this point that the 2024 election could very well hinge on which party can capture the populist mantle on Big Pharma.

Seven Women Who Broke Glass Ceilings in U.S. Politics Before Hillary Clinton

It is a great moment for women’s rights in the US. But Hillary Clinton is not the first to break the glass ceiling for women in U.S. politics.

How Far Will Americans Take Anti-Muslim Hate?

At a time when the Alt-Right is boasting of being a Trump constituency, it should be remembered that the white far right kills far more Americans in terrorist attacks, but no one discriminates against white people on that basis.

Why We’re All Becoming Independent Contractors

The most significant legal trend in the American workforce is “independent contractors,” which lessens companies' costs of having full-time employees. But is the trend contributing directly to low pay, irregular hours and job insecurity?

Why that Russian dossier can’t be ignored

Nothing has been proved yet except that Flynn is a liar, and that Trump's crazed and chaotic White House failed to discipline him until they had no choice.

Have Your Coke and Guzzle It Too

The world’s largest purveyor of sugary sodas now peddles empty-calorie science too. The corporate giant’s latest scientific fraud is prompted by corporate panic.

Why Big Tech May be Getting Too Big

Americans are in a false debate over free market vs. government. This discussion leads us to the questions: who are the real influencers over legislative decisions and who will ultimately win this game?

A Letter Carrier’s Special Delivery to Congress

Doug Hughes might have been the delivery carrier when he landed his gyrocopter on the U.S. Capitol lawn, but the great majority of Americans are totally on board with his message and his bold effort to shake up and shape up Congress.

Measuring the Moral Posture of Rand Paul

Senator Rand Paul criticized the Clinton Foundation for accepting money from Saudi Arabian agencies when these agencies do not believe in gender equality. This coming from the man who would not help pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, who co-sponsored the Blunt Amendment, and who sponsored a constitutional amendment to outlaw abortion.