Tag: democracy
The ‘fog’ of democracy
the super rich who run corporate America AKA This Empire use the airwaves and media in general to push their right wing agenda. Sad.
‘A shameful distinction:’ US ranked world’s biggest perpetrator of financial secrecy
"These rankings show how corrupt actors are weaponizing our financial system against democracy here and abroad."
New book argues mandatory voting will fulfill America’s promise of democracy
Miles Rapoport and E.J. Dionne say a healthier political culture and more representative government will result when all eligible citizens vote.
A five-alarm emergency for democracy
The GOP’s voter suppression laws are working. They need to be stopped before more states adopt them.
How we stop a gerrymandering catastrophe
Our best shot at saving our democracy is right now. It’s time to act.
It’s time to take inspiration from Ukraine and double down on...
We can do far more to support pro-democracy activists and movements.
When billionaires don’t pay taxes, people ‘lose faith in democracy’
The rich can live lavishly by employing a technique known as “Buy, Borrow, Die,” in which they buy or build assets, borrow against them and then avoid estate and gift taxes when they die.
How does the majority rule without a functional majority? Or defeat...
Majority rule is both a rational philosophy, honoring the universality of human dignity, plus the core western political value for decision-making.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
Supreme urgency tests Trump’s claim to immunity amid election countdown
Legal experts and democracy advocates push for a swift Supreme Court decision on Trump’s immunity claims, highlighting potential consequences for presidential accountability.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?