Tag: inequality
The pandemic makes clear what we already knew: The rent is...
“I need to allocate my money for food, health care and other necessities, not to pay rent to corporate landlords.”
Four numbers that scream “Vote for Bernie!”
Bernie’s fight is for social justice, and for social responsibility. The beaten-down center of America will take the first step in the battle against inequality if it listens to him.
News flash: Billionaires don’t like socialism
If media are to perform their role as the fourth estate properly, they should really be scrutinizing power, not uncritically amplifying it.
Rising inequality affecting 70% of the world
“The rise is far from inevitable and can be tackled at a national and international level.”
Will the 2020 contenders take on inequality?
Class wars unfold on multiple fronts, and virtually all national policies and programs affect how equally we distribute our income and wealth.
As global inequality rises, so are the movements fighting it
Despite the often-bleak picture we find ourselves in, the energy and dynamism of the movement that the report reveals is inspiring and cause for hope.
‘Ten year challenge’ for 400 wealthiest Americans shows fortunes doubled since...
"Here's the thing: the way the system is set up, we're headed for another decade of this."
Time for a billionaire ban
The wealthiest Americans dominate our airwaves. Let’s hear from someone else for a change.
Inequality and the iron law of decaying public services
The predictable end result: Middle-class homes burn while private fire services save the mansions of the awesomely affluent.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
The worse the chaos that results, the sooner the eventual revulsion and turnaround
A too gullible population let itself be bamboozled.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.
Calls mount to release ethics report as Matt Gaetz’s Attorney General nomination sparks bipartisan...
Matt Gaetz’s abrupt resignation following his nomination as Attorney General has raised ethical and legal questions. Lawmakers and watchdogs demand answers as concerns mount over Gaetz’s past investigations and his potential confirmation.
The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations
Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.