Trumpled—a fable about the party that lost its principles
This is a story about a party—one of two major political parties in America—declining in popularity and desperately clinging to power.
We Are All Greeks Now
The suffering of the Greeks is just like the suffering of ordinary Americans—the only thing that benefits is the profit margins of financial institutions. When will human life be of concern to corporate capitalists?
The consent of the governed
We have entered a new era, a presidency of protest and an increasingly illegitimate government. We have the power to withdraw our consent from hate and exploitation and build love and prosperity.
Can Jeb Bush Even Spell Integrity?
This presidential wannabe campaigns as an ethics reformer and preaches against the corrupt influence on government. Yet, as former Florida governor, Jeb Bush cashed in big time from government-corporate corruption. Can you say hypocrite?
An invulnerable financial fortress on the sand?
Qatar has our world’s attention, but nearby — and deeply unequal — Dubai might be charting our future.
A Breakdown of the Top Foreign Policy Points in Obama’s Speech
While he slighted foreign policy during his State of the Union speech, President Obama has avoided new conventional wars. Here are a few other foreign policy highlights worth underlining.
America’s greatest danger isn’t China. It’s much closer to home.
The greatest danger we face today is not coming from China. It is our drift toward proto-fascism.
Stop saying, “Putin invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea”
“If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”
How grassroots union activists fight Trump, Republican callousness
One man is battling the callousness of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, who have the power to help but prefer to inflict additional hardships on the people they ostensibly represent.
How Can a CEO Feel Good About Being Vile?
Is a big raise enough to make CEOs feel good about being so vile?