How corporations are using inflation to take your money
Billionaires have become at least $1.7 trillion richer during the pandemic, while CEO pay (based largely on stock values) is now at a record 350 times the typical worker’s pay.
Are progressives suffering from ‘Trump fatigue’?
Every time you take some comfort in a successful lawsuit against the dark side, a whole new set of evils are rolled out.
SCOTUS: Saving the Republic or the Republicans?
The Supreme Court's decision not to repeal the Affordable Care Act was “good news for the Republican Party, who were facing the prospect of being responsible for those millions losing their coverage." Now they won't look so bad.
The Revolt Against the Ruling Class
As Robert Reich puts it, "Political insiders don’t see that the biggest political phenomenon in America today is a revolt against the 'ruling class.'” Are Trump and Sanders agents of this revolt?
Waiting for a grown-up in the White House
Donald Trump is turning the presidency into a day care center for his troubled inner child.
Less Work, More Leisure
Shortening work time is not just good, family-friendly policy — it might be the quickest path to full employment.
This is what austerity looks like
It is growing insecurity that drives fear, and the elites’ use that fear to divide us against each other.
Democrats: Do the right thing
Gorsuch could not have come this far without the plutocrats.
Syrian Army Advances Under Russian Air Support as al-Qaida’s No. 2 Is Killed (Video)
It's been reported that under cover of Russian air support, the Syrian Arab Army of Bashar al-Assad has made some advances against al-Qaeda in Syria. But Russia might not be the only country acting in Syria.
They’re talking a better game, but will the Democrats fight?
Although it may make some conflict-avoidant Democrats uncomfortable to admit it, they – and all of us – have a war to win.