Tag: Paul Ryan
No, Paul, it wasn’t because of “growing pains”
America and the rest of the world must hold our collective breath, hoping that the next elections – the midterms of 2018 and then the presidential election of 2020 – set things right.
The GOP crusade against health care is class warfare
The GOP's attempt to destroy Obamacare was a raid by the filthy rich on the slim resources of the poorer neighborhoods.
On the ground activism: Hundreds march in Chicago to protest against...
"This bill puts at risk health care for over a million people, billions of dollars for Illinois and tens of thousands of jobs."
Republicans, obsessed with gutting Obamacare, other social programs: That’s called committing...
It will be time for these politicians that have no vision to begin writing their political obituaries, because they will face political extinction in the elections of 1018 and 2020.
Electric utility executives pony up for the GOP roll back of...
Utilities that perceive the spread of rooftop solar as a threat to their business model just landed a key ally in the Department of Energy.
Paul Ryan fundraised with health insurance lobbying firm just before his...
Records show Ryan spent much of the year flying to resorts and huddling with lobbyists to raise huge amounts of cash to maintain his party’s control of the House of Representatives.
Nobody needs a lecture on morality from Paul Ryan
The Republican House speaker is out to steal away Americans’ hard-earned retirement benefits.
Ryan’s fundraising off health care and trying to kill It for...
He’s determined to raise as much money as possible to fuel his own rise, and his party’s, no matter how many people’s health may suffer in the process.
Why so many people loathe Congress
Speaker Ryan himself wallows in a mud pit of congressional entitlements that working stiffs couldn't imagine.
Bernie says Democrats will fight to protect Planned Parenthood from defunding
“Republicans in Congress have returned to their old obsession of trying to defund Planned Parenthood.”
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
A progressive vision for education in the 21st century
This system spans early childhood education, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—each piece a load-bearing support for the American dream.
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.