Phyllis Bennis on Rising Up with Sonali on Biden’s Middle East Trip and the Murder of Shireen Abu Akleh
Phyllis Bennis speaks about Biden’s trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia, and his limited discussion of the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.
Trump Looks Out For Himself While Americans Struggle
As American lives hang in the balance, Trump enjoys $100,000 worth of cutting edge treatment for his COVID-19 infection.
War And Militarism Is Worsening COVID Crisis
Despite millions of coronavirus cases around the globe, war continues to be waged — many of them on behalf of the united states. That must end immediately.
The Disturbing Uptick in Right Wing Nationalism
Reflecting on the global trend of the rise of right wing nationalism and the people-powered movements that counteracted it.
Financing Medicare for All Isn’t All That Complicated
Paying for Medicare for All without raising taxes is possible if we commit to slashing military spending and Pentagon waste.
As CEO-Worker Pay Gap Soars, Sanders Unveils Plan
At the 50 publicly traded companies with the widest CEO-worker pay gaps, an average worker needs to work 1,000 years to earn the CEO’s annual salary.
Why Did Democrats Pass Trump’s 2-Year Budget and Debt Ceiling Bill?
On Thursday the House passed a massive $2.7 trillion budget and debt ceiling bill with overwhelming support from Democrats and only 65 Republican votes.
House Passes Historic Raise The Wage Act For $15 An Hour
If the Raise the Wage Act becomes law, it will mark the first federal minimum wage increase in over a decade and the largest jump ever.
Can Congress Use NDAA To Stop War With Iran?
The House, with Republic support, just passed an amendment to the $733 NDAA bill which would require Congressional approval for any war with Iran.
Trump Oversees Death And Destruction In Syria, Afghanistan
Findings from a new Amnesty International report paint a gruesome, but accurate, picture of U.S. military involvement Raqqa, Syria.
Examining NATO’s Legacy After 70 Years
Tensions between the U.S. and their NATO allies were on full display last week, leading to questions about the strength of the alliance.
Senate Invokes War Powers Act On Yemen War
The bill marks a rare show of partisan unity against the President.
How Skewed Are Our Government’s Economic Priorities?
As Trump threatens not to sign the appropriations bill, the battle over the border wall continues to hold up federal government funding.
Republicans Scramble to Make Tax Cuts Permanent Ahead of Midterms
Is the GOP is rushing this process due to fear of losing their House Majority or because they think it will help their chances during midterms?
Both Parties Help Trump Boost War Spending
From dealing weapons abroad to developing nuclear arms at home, Democrats and Republicans have something in common.