Trump Hates the Poor
Trump’s budget proposal has something to hurt almost everyone, but it’s a perfect storm for the poor.
Trump’s Lies Pave the Way for War
There’s a likely ending to all this military bluster and buildup, and it’s one that goes boom.
Private Jets and Trust Fund Kids Show Where the GOP’s Tax Priorities Lie
The private jets provision in the Senate bill is indicative of who’s at the table – the wealthiest presidential cabinet in American history and their billionaire friends.
War Still Isn’t Winning in Iraq and Syria
The Islamic State group lost its capital, but U.S. military action has done more harm than good.
The GOP is Falsely Painting Farmers as the Face of the Estate Tax Repeal
Groups that represent real small farmers with tractors actually support estate tax reform.
America is Ready for Universal Health Coverage
The United States today is the only industrialized nation that doesn’t guarantee health care as a basic right to all its citizens. The Medicare For All Act could change that.
Confederate Statues Aren’t About History
They serve to valorize white violence that colors America’s racist past – and present.
Hazardous to My Mental Health
Trumpcare would strip access to essential mental health services for people like me.
Trump’s Master Class in Tax Deceit
Three ways the president is selling tax cuts for the rich when no one actually wants them.
America’s Role in the Refugee Crisis
On World Refugee Day, let’s examine our role in displacing millions around the globe.
Autocrats Have an Ally in Trump
In Saudi Arabia, the president ratcheted up his anti-Iran alliance with Arab dictators.
More Secretary of State Email Trouble? This Time It’s Rex Tillerson
Rex Tillerson used an email alias when he was the CEO of Exxon. Now, reports have emerged that those emails were used to cover up Tillerson’s communications about climate change.
Trump’s War on the Climate
The administration is actively denying climate change, but cities and states are fighting back.
Who Exactly Is Benefiting from the Rise in Stock Markets? Probably Not You.
When we cheer for the growth in stock prices, what we’re really cheering for is the further swelling of the bank accounts of the already wealthy.
Even Red State Voters Want Action on Inequality
Donald Trump gripes about skyrocketing CEO pay. Is he ready to do something about it?