Why Congress members face a lawsuit for funding Israel’s war on Gaza
Suing Congress members who are complicit in genocide is a good step for exposing—and organizing against—the power of the warfare state.
Economy adds 213,000 jobs in June, unemployment edges up to 4.0 percent
The average hourly wage in manufacturing rose just 1.7 percent in the last year.
Two European elections show that rightwing populism is still a force
Le Pen’s first round win, her second in two elections, and Orban’s 4th in Hungary show that rightwing populism remains a potent force in European politics.
The gaping hole in Trump’s border wall
The problem with Trump's bombastic presidential promises is that they turn out to be duds.
Who Polices the Pay Police?
Corporations have added a new level of “pay police” to oversee the platinum paychecks of top bosses. But even when the board runs this process, the chief’s pay keeps going up, up and away.
Blessings and curses of a losing Trump finale: A boon to Democrats could hurt...
It’s not clear whether benighted, garden-variety Republicanism (or Democratism) is a better stimulant for Progressive politics vs. another vapid, sensationalized, chaotic Trump circus stunt.
What Trump’s idea to break up big banks could mean for average Americans
While it is unclear whether Trump’s plans are serious, it’s worth considering what breaking up the banks could mean for typical bank customers.
Ugliest of ugly Americans, desperate for face-saving charades, exports chaotic, boorish pestilence abroad
Stuntery, like putz-ery, is readily undone and when it flops, it turns against itself.
Where’s the pre-emptive, super majority impeachment trigger?
Time to test whether indisputable majority rule will make us great again.
Time to Rein In the Casual Overuse of Undercover Cops in America
Do undercover cops create a dangerous paranoia in every day citizens? It's time to say "Enough! No more undercover cops on patrol, or just trolling for busts. No more Corey Joneses!"