Tag: democracy
Who represents us when our political parties represent only corporations?
Our future depends on bridging the artificially cultivated political divide that serves only interests fundamentally contrary to our common well-being.
Is Trump a traitor?
Never before has a President of the United States so brazenly sided with a ruthless dictator intent on destroying American democracy.
Republicans should never again recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Republicans are not showing loyalty but, rather, clearly exhibiting disloyalty.
‘Our democracy is under attack:’ Broad Coalition hosts 175+ #ConfrontCorruption vigils...
More than 175 Confront Corruption and Demand Democracy candlelight vigils are scheduled to begin at sundown on Wednesday.
Meet the reporter dragged from Trump-Putin press conference for trying to...
“It wasn’t a protest,” he says. “It was just an attempt to do serious, aggressive journalism, which I think is what we need.”
Bernie Sanders on labor’s future and why Democratic Socialists keep winning
An exclusive interview with Sen. Sanders on how labor can respond to Janus, the fight to move the Democratic Party left, the growing popularity of democratic socialism and more.
The importance of being uncivil
To manage the conflict between capitalism and democracy, society “needs the cement of morality,” of which the norms of civility are a part.
‘The old order is disappearing:’ How progressive grassroots movements are sweeping...
"It’s not just the candidates, which is exciting, but there are movements outside the Democratic Party which are competing to take over the Democratic Party."
Democrats reintroduce DISCLOSE Act to combat dark money ‘poison’
It will restore public faith in our government. It will mark a major step towards fixing what's broken in Washington."
Mexico’s election was a victory for democracy itself
The hunger for change manifested at the polls provides a vital impetus for the government as it begins to overcome Mexico’s vested interests and democratic deficits.
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Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk
A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.
Nearly all plant-based meat alternatives Contain mycotoxins
The researchers found that 100 percent of the plant-based meat substitutes contained at least one of 19 different types of mycotoxins, often showing high "co-occurrence" (multiple toxins in a single product).
Waterboarding for dollars in Cuba
The CBS Sunday Morning program, “Next: Cuba?” which aired on April 26, presented a discussion of the recent intensification of sanctions on...
California officials accuse Trump administration of targeting blue states after Medicaid funding freeze
Federal officials cite fraud concerns while California leaders warn millions could lose access to critical healthcare and in-home support services.
Butter (and schools), not guns (and warfare)
The War Against Iran, Up Close and Personal (and All Too Far Away).