Tag: plutocracy
For America’s wealthy, a sweet start to our 21st century
Greasing the way: three different — and massive — rounds of rich people-friendly tax cuts.
How to recognize a plutocracy: The dead giveaway
Our latest slam-dunk evidence: the record of the decade since the Wall Street financial crash ushered in the Great Recession.
Populist plutocracy and the future of America
Trump has consistently sold out the blue-collar, socially conservative whites who brought him to power, while pursuing policies to enrich his fellow plutocrats. What might he do to keep the "base" on his side?
Why we need to confront the billionaires’ paradise
It’s time to “strike back” – not against wealthy individuals, but against oligarchy itself.
The rich line up at the White House ATM
The wealthiest administration in American history is primed to make even more money for its already well-to-do staff.
How 90% of American households lost an average of $17,000 in...
The obscene transfer of wealth and income to the plutocrats won't end until we demand a return to the Commons, where we work as a society rather than allow predatory plutocratic individuals to control us.
Policing in America’s plutocracy
The White House wants to see local cops cracking down on poor people who break federal laws on immigration. Why not a crackdown on the rich who scoff at tax laws?
We, the Plutocrats vs. We, the People
The religion of inequality -- of money and power -- has failed us; its gods are false gods.
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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.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.