Tag: Congress
The Curse of Incumbency (And Death of Democracy?)
There's still a chance we can fix it, that it isn't too late. As voters, we have to wake up and do our part to awaken others to the crisis we're facing in this country.
How Big Pharma Is Trying to Improve Its Image
If you wonder why Congress keeps ignoring what the people want it to do — while doing things that people don't want it doing — take a peek at the unique PR campaign now being run by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
It’s Time to Ignite a Political Revolution
It is time U.S. citizens join together and demand a political revolution. It is important to pick the right presidential candidate for the job.
The Economy in 2016: On the Edge of Recession
Congress is still in the thralls of austerity economics. Chances are, therefore, the next president will inherit an economy teetering on the edge of recession.
A Holiday Note to Congress: Half of Your Country is In...
Members of Congress, comfortably nestled in bed with millionaire friends and corporate lobbyists, are in denial about the true state of the American middle class.
Top Five Things Congress Should Investigate Instead of Benghazi (Video)
There are real problems with U.S. policies and actual places where wrongdoings have occurred. Juan Cole suggests five investigations Congress should focus on rather than Benghazi.
Pope Francis Urges US to End Arms Trade and Open Doors...
In the first ever pope address at a joint session of Congress, Pope Francis urged U.S. lawmakers to adopt the "Golden Rule" when dealing with immigration and to put an end to the international arms trade. But does money stand in the way?
The GOP Whiffs Again on Health Care
The GOP is throwing a political tantrum over The Affordable Care Act and once again is turning to the Supreme Court over the already passed landmark law. Will he swing and whiff again?
Five Ways Congress Disposes of Poor Minorities
"The casualty gap is 'an inconvenient truth' that both parties choose to ignore." Congress seems to cause no fuss when it comes to disposing of vulnerable Americans.
Great Embarrassments of an Unequal Society
The U.S. has experienced "gush-up" rather than "trickle-down" with the message of "winner-take-all" wealth over the common good. The shame is on the adherents of unregulated free-market capitalism—Congress.
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10 organizing principles for defeating Trumpism 2.0
We need principles that build power now and for the long term.
GOP plans to sidestep Senate rules to force $4.6 trillion tax giveaway for the...
Republicans aim to make Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent by bypassing the Senate parliamentarian—an approach Democrats refused to take to raise the minimum wage.
Why more environmental justice organizations must join the call for a militarism-free future
An open letter initiated by CODEPINK urges the world to take the arduous baby step of recognizing the deadly intersection of war and environmental destruction.
A lawyer who helped the Kushners crack down on poor tenants now helps renters...
This attorney used to represent companies owned by Trump’s in-laws, whose apartments were known for shoddy maintenance and aggressive legal tactics.
Trump Administration fires thousands of US health workers, putting well-being of Americans at ‘serious...
Termination emails were sent out to employees of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and several smaller agencies.