Tag: democracy
Venezuela: No to intervention, no to Maduro
The left has a proud tradition of both democracy and anti-imperialism. It’s critical to keep both traditions in mind when addressing the current crisis in Venezuela.
A survival guide to two more years
Even an impeachment will drag out for a long time. Here are 7 suggestions for what to do to survive in the meantime.
Trump’s assault on the rule of law
It’s based on three fundamental principles. Trump is violating every one of them.
Making the world work better
Here is hope for a better government – it's based on democracy, but also the Chinese idea of examinations for government officials, the Finnish educational system, and the Cinncinatus system in Rome.
In first floor speech, Ocasio-Cortez condemns Trump shutdown as ‘erosion of...
"The truth is, this shutdown is about the erosion of American democracy and the subversion of our most basic governmental norms."
The Trump dictatorship
Democracy is about means, while dictatorship is about ends. Trump uses any means available to achieve his own ends.
(Belief in) this lie called Democracy
So long as we continue to allow private money into electoral politics, there will never be the foundation for a true democracy...
How this year’s struggles set us up for a bold, hopeful...
We begin the new year with greater resolve and tools to safeguard our democracy.
10 steps to save American democracy
As Big Money floods our political system, and some in power are intent on making it harder for certain people to vote, we need a movement to save our democracy.
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Warren, Ocasio-Cortez introduce bill to ban corporate ownership of physician practices
The bill would let doctors sue corporate owners for treble damages and give the Federal Trade Commission a role in enforcing the ban.
Trump blames Minneapolis woman for her death as ICE shooting prompts federal intervention
As video analyses dispute official claims in the killing of Renee Nicole Good, the Trump administration assigns sole control of the investigation to federal authorities and blocks state involvement.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants lose Medicaid starting October 1
The federal reconciliation law also narrows Medicare and marketplace coverage, and a separate immigration rule is pushing US citizen children off Medicaid alongside their noncitizen family members.
Minnesota doctors strike for four days in a first for US hospitals
About 150 physicians at two Allina Health hospitals walked out this week after three years of bargaining over sick days, pay and a role in patient care.
Why the Trade War with Canada Amounts to Self-Sabotage
The economies of both countries are so intertwined that everyone will suffer.