Friday, July 11, 2025
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The income inequality crisis: Why we need a wealth tax

Not only would a wealth tax raise revenue and help bring the economy back into balance, but it would also protect our democracy by reducing the influence of the super-rich on our political system.

The Real Meaning of Donald Trump

Trump is a sign of American decline. Just not in the way you think.

What Moved Marriage Equality from Taboo to Justice?

It's an inspiring story of our society's continuing struggle to evolve toward dignity and mutual respect. And on June 26, the Supreme Court helped evolve our country toward dignity and mutual respect as well as love.

Missouri set to execute Marcellus Williams despite DNA evidence proving innocence—again

Unless we reform this corrupt system, racist politicians will be rewarded with higher political offices–for–”frying a black man.” 

A Quiet Corporate Coup on Capitol Hill

Congressional staffers have gained a lot of control and influence over legislation and corporate lobbyists have long understood this. Flattery and gifts have become a way for lobbyists to get what they want in terms of political gain.
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Trump’s banksters and the rollback of Dodd-Frank

Don’t let Trump and the Republicans endanger our economy again. Let’s not make the same mistake twice.

Greasing the Outstretched Palms of the Candidates

Two reports underline the suffocating influence of corporate America on politics and the tricks banks play on taxpayers.

Antonio Gramsci and the battle against fascism

History is made, Gramsci said, by human will. It is not predetermined.