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Senate bill would cut social security operations again
As workloads and costs have grown — and budgets and staffing have shrunk — SSA’s service delivery has worsened.
“You can’t take on a corrupt system if you take its...
"Our grassroots-funded campaign is proving every single day that you don't need billionaires and private fundraisers to run for president."
Backlash against Koch agenda leads to recall drive against Alaska governor
The Koch-orchestrated roadshow resulted in the spectacle of Dunleavy sitting on stage flanked by officials from AFP and the Koch-funded Alaska Policy Forum.
Two women face 110 years in prison for attempting to sabotage...
"They shouldn't be prosecuted; they should be praised. They're trying to stop the destruction of the human race."
Why aren’t fossil fuel companies held accountable for missing and murdered...
Resource extraction takes a toll on more than just the economy and the environment.
Merging ‘loyalty to the oil industry’ and ‘grudge against California,’ Trump...
"Turning over these spectacular wild places to dirty drilling and fracking will sicken Californians, harm endangered species, and fuel climate chaos."
Bernie’s heart. And ours.
Bernie has a huge and eternally healthy heart, filled with the lifeblood of empathy and dedication. In essence, that’s what the Bernie 2020 campaign is all about.
Trump’s requiem: “And now the end is near, and so I...
I wrote this article about the end of the Trump presidency earlier this year. Now, based on the stunning revelations that have surfaced about...
IRS: Sorry, but it’s just easier and cheaper to audit the...
The IRS audits the working poor at about the same rate as the wealthiest 1%. Now, in response to questions from a U.S....
Trump administration disbanded marine life and health advisory boards
The White House is currently making moves to eliminate three federal advisory boards that deal with the protection of marine life.
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US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, and Russia
Leaked State Department drafts show significant omissions of abuses, including against LGBTQ+ people and political corruption, in reports on key U.S. allies.
How city-owned grocery stores can tackle food insecurity
As private grocers abandon low-income neighborhoods, Zohran Mamdani’s public ownership proposal offers a solution to market failures.
As Americans ration care, health insurers rake in record $71.3 billion in profits
Despite rising out-of-pocket costs and millions losing coverage, U.S. health insurance giants posted record profits in 2024 while their CEOs took home a combined $146 million.
America the FUBAR
After all, the few can do little without the consent of the many. It’s up to the many (that’s us!) to reclaim and restore America.
Federal judge’s ruling vacates Fish and Wildlife Service’s denial of petition to protect gray...
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy found that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law when it denied a petition for protection last year.