Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Josh Shapiro would be a dangerous choice for Harris running mate

A broad coalition to defeat Donald Trump and the fascistic MAGA movement is exactly what we need. Making Josh Shapiro the nominee for vice president is exactly what we don’t need.

What is the World? Who are We? What are We Going to do About...

We are better people, individually and collectively, when we reject hubris and embrace humility, and we stand a better chance of making real progress when we better understand the world and our place in it.

Al Capone, Meet Wells Fargo

It’s possible that Wall Street’s arrogant executives will keep getting a free pass. But I wouldn’t be too sure of that if I were them.

What our grandchildren will do when the jobs are gone

These are the jobs that should command respect, now and in the future.

The Economy in 2016: On the Edge of Recession

Congress is still in the thralls of austerity economics. Chances are, therefore, the next president will inherit an economy teetering on the edge of recession.

6 Problems Worse Than Terrorism in America

Guns, suicide, war. These are just some of the things that kill and affect more people than terrorism in the United States.

Corporate team of rivals: Harris now in top tier with Biden to prevent a...

No matter how distasteful or repugnant, the electoral process is an opening for progressive forces to be influential and potentially decisive.

A clueless dealmaker’s deal goes down

Now we know why Trump & Company are so hostile to truth based news – actual facts expose their lies, and ultimately sunk their health bill.

Next up: The pretend president in exile—Trump’s survival scam against defeat and dishonor

Behold! Our new normal is having two presidents, a weathered veteran and a self-anointed, undisciplined pretender.

Rebuilding US manufacturing is the only path to an economic renaissance

America cannot afford to jeopardize major industries for want of parts.