Tag: democracy
‘Establishment wins’ are bad for Democrats – and the country
Even if they take back the presidency in 2020, the Democratic establishment’s ideas will once again fail to meet the great challenges of our time, politically or as policy.
Once again, Trump diplomacy serves Kremlin interests
Somebody might begin to wonder why so much of what he is doing benefits only our principal adversary – and inflicts permanent damage on our own country.
Dirty tricks vs. democracy
If we fail to rise up we fail to do our civic duty to protect our very democracy.
The 2018 midterms: A referendum on regime change
If the midterm elections do not lead to a change of course, the world’s oldest, richest, and most powerful republic will find itself teetering on the brink of regime change.
Facebook is no friend to democracy
If democracy is to survive in this brave new world, mass movements of people will need to organize together to restrain these corporate behemoths and protect our digital commons.
Neoliberalism, Russian interference and Mexico’s upcoming election
After almost 25 years of austerity and failed neoliberal policies, the gap between the majority of Mexicans and the country’s obscenely wealthy elite has only widened.
Big brother isn’t watching you
All that remains to be asked is who was murdered (democracy?) and did he do it?
The two-party system is facing its biggest challenge in 70 years
From Maine to Missouri, states are bucking the establishment to push radical electoral reforms.
The dangers of diplomacy, Trump-style
There is a total absence of rational planning and knowledgeable staff.
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GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
More than 120 House Democrats urge Biden to ratify Equal Rights Amendment as deadline...
Lawmakers push President Joe Biden to finalize a constitutional ban on sex discrimination while Republicans invoke past deadlines to stall progress.
Trump’s Cabinet picks aren’t just unqualified and inexperienced—they’re morally bankrupt
While every president has a right to select their own Cabinet appointees, the Senate also has the Constitutional authority to decide whether each nominee is fit to serve.
Endo’s end around: How one of the nation’s largest opioid makers escaped a $7...
Endo “came with a strategy purposely intended to reduce payments to opioid victims."
6 fracking Billionaires and climate denial groups behind Trump’s cabinet
Trump’s nominees are backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction – from Project 2025 and Koch network fixtures to oil-soaked Christian nationalists.