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America’s richest 2% made more money in 2017 than the cost...
The richest 2-5%, those Americans with an average net worth of about $2.5 million, accumulated enough wealth in 2017 to pay for the safety net FOUR TIMES.
Sanders to join grassroots opposition of Republican-backed tax law in Iowa,...
Sanders, who called the tax law "one of the worst pieces of legislation in the modern history of our country," along with many other Democrats, are calling for a repeal.
Cut corporate taxes? This is how the biggest companies cheated on...
Ten companies mentioned in this report collectively withheld nearly $15 billion in tax money in 2016.
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Supreme Court justices send mixed signals as Boulder climate case reaches argument
A ruling for the oil companies could reach more than two dozen similar climate suits, none of which has gone to trial.
Material Insecurity and the Foundations of Democratic Participation
Democratic participation depends on more than voting rights: people also need material security, practical knowledge, social belonging, and a sense of agency that human ecology education can help cultivate.
Whaling commission leaves the global ban in place as Antigua and Barbuda withdraws its...
A South Atlantic whale sanctuary also failed for a second time, falling short of the 75 percent majority it needed.
‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills
The idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal coverage.
Three years into Gaza’s genocide, U.S. political rhetoric hasn’t translated into action
While some political candidates rose to prominence through their support for Palestine, the U.S.