Tag: democracy
What should we do with the perpetrators of the climate crisis?
Once we learn to wage a nonviolent revolution that replaces the economic elite with a democracy, I believe we will be ready to move fast.
2024 presidential election poses new tests for guardians and guardrails of...
Despite many accomplishments by officials and defenders since 2020, Trump’s return revives election deceptions and distrust as GOP loyalty tests.
Does the Constitution ban Trump from running again?
Trump could face criminal charges for inciting an insurrection, but that’s not necessary to bar him from the ballot.
Rights groups alarmed as ‘fascist, anti-choice’ DeSantis launches presidential campaign
The Florida Republican has recently engaged in attacks on academic freedom, the rights of immigrants and transgender people, and democracy.
Lessons from Barcelona’s 8-year experiment in radical governance
Their victory reflected a decision by activists to move from occupying the town squares to taking over city halls, and it would have profound consequences for the future of one of Europe’s most prominent metropolitan areas.
Why a new progressive era in America is likely—in about 20...
All these trends point to a new progressive America.
The Tennessee 3 and the GOP war on democracy itself
This is a quick analysis of the premeditated treasonous attack on liberal democracy sponsored by the GOP.
How Koch cash is bankrolling the effort to kill Big Tech...
When the next big disaster unfolds due to deregulation, don’t be fooled.
Today’s jaw-dropping quandary: High awareness yet low clout to fix badly-broken...
The more that reason serves as bedrock,/ The more we’re vexed by lethal gridlock.
Everybody in, nobody out
A democratic society means that everyone, including the poor, has a say in how our lives are lived and workplaces organized.
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Trump federalizes DC police as protests grow and White House signals expanded occupation
As National Guard deployment grows and Section 740 takeover faces legal tests, residents report civil liberties concerns while officials defend public safety rationale.
Pentagon plan reveals standing military force for rapid deployment in US cities
Leaked documents show Trump administration proposal to create a permanent National Guard “quick reaction force” to quell domestic unrest, raising concerns over legality, militarization, and civil liberties.
Cults, cults, everywhere—raring to bash majority rule, pluralism, justice, science and rationality. Isn’t that...
Thanks to its own greed, egotism, buffoonery, incompetence, and ruthlessness, the MAGA cult is already splitting apart, squandering its overweening power.
Current nitrate level EPA deems safe fails to reflect birth outcomes, other potential health...
The study said the current level of nitrate that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) deems safe fails to reflect birth outcomes and other potential health risks.
Sanders bill seeks to reverse Trump cuts to Social Security and curb billionaire influence
Ahead of Social Security’s 90th anniversary, Sen. Bernie Sanders introduced the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act to restore staff and services, add $5 billion for operations, and remove DOGE’s access to sensitive data while probing politicization at the agency.