Dems want to ditch leaders and move left; they’re right
On the left, at least, the voters are once again way ahead of the politicians.
Trickle down, wealth tax, and war
The central advantage to a wealth tax is that it spreads the power to spend wealth throughout the society and thereby can better the society if done in an appropriate way.
Exploiting Russiagate coma, Democrats raped climate movement
Never expect a climate warrior to fare well in a Russiagate party obviously at war with talking about climate.
Kerry’s endorsement of Biden fits: Two deceptive supporters of the Iraq War
The former vice president has powerful backers in corporate media, wealthy circles and the Democratic Party establishment.
The Tuesday night travesty: Three things media experts are getting wrong
In sum, there was no debate on Tuesday night because Donald Trump willed it to be a brawl instead. In a battle of wits, he is unarmed.
In the Ukraine war, we can make oligarchs — everywhere — the big losers
Ending the tax-evading ways of Russia’s rich could be a giant step toward reining in oligarchy worldwide.
The U.S. Is Downright Weird When It Comes to Firearms
Do hunters really need semi-automatic AR-15 assault weapons? Is that how they roll in deer season? The US public doesn’t think so.
Clinton’s Transition Team: A Corporate Presidency Foretold
Clinton’s smooth rhetoric should not change the fact that -- on a vast array of issues -- basic principles will require progressives to fight against her actual policy goals, every step of the way.
Brand loyalties dominate our life choices—but party brands are hardly created equal
Sorry, but a convicted scoundrel struggling to stay out of jail only to become a fascist commando sounds like a miracle way to lose.
How Intellectual Property Rules Help the Rich and Hurt the Poor
While the future may actually be one of continually rising inequality, it is important to realize that technology is not the culprit.