Thursday, October 31, 2024

Solidarity with Venezuela now! Protect the embassy

The Collective feels a responsibility to hold our government to a standard of respecting the rule of law as well as a responsibility to stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela.

Prices, plutocrats, and corporate concentration

Would less corporate concentration – and a weaker corporate capacity to raise prices – mean less inequality?

South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag. Can It Remove Spiritual Illness of Racial Discrimination?

South Carolina has voted to remove the Confederate Flag. But in a state riddled with injustice and racial difference, this is just the first step to what is going to be a long road.

While McConnell tries to rush Green New Deal vote, Senate Democrats vote ‘present’ to...

"This is about our lives, and this should not be partisan. Science should not be partisan."

More Americans are suing over gerrymandered state maps – but the Supreme Court is...

The public is more aware of partisan gerrymandering than ever – and less supportive of it.

To Stop Climate Change, Don’t Just Cut Carbon. Redistribute Wealth.

Climate disruption is inextricably linked to economic inequality. Serious climate solutions must be, too.

Warren urged to help form ‘progressive front’ with Sanders as big-money establishment fuels Biden...

“If she can make the case for Sanders, she’ll help build a progressive front against a moneyed and well-organized moderate force.”

‘Free’ Cash, The Irresistible Offer Boss Trump Can’t Refuse

Did anyone believe a crass, greedy business tycoon, forever living on "other people's money," would not find a way to move from budget self-financing to accepting the big money modern elections require? Without tens or hundreds of millions eventually, Trump won't survive the big primaries against well-heeled, personally-insulted foes. And who expects Trump, a rich hypocrite (on so many other issues), to spend his cash when easy money is so available? Easier just to change the con artist's ploy about never being open to rank bribery.

Sixth correctional officer pleads guilty to covering up beating of inmate

“Correctional officers must abide by and adhere to the same laws they take an oath to uphold and enforce.”

The darkest day of the year

"This tax bill is a moral and economic obscenity."