Politics

Trump-Backed Nebraska Gubernatorial Candidate Accused of Groping Several Women

"Charles Herbster's behavior is completely unacceptable for anyone, especially someone seeking a public office of authority and trust," said every female Nebraska state senator, including five Republicans.

Brett Wilkins · Apr 14, 2022

Bowman Introduces 'Babies Over Billionaires' Act in Pursuit of Tax Fairness

Brett Wilkins · Apr 14, 2022

More Than $900 of Your Tax Dollars Went to Corporate Military Contractors

Lindsay Koshgarian · Apr 14, 2022

'Keep Fighting': Schumer 'Making Progress' on Canceling Student Debt

Julia Conley · Apr 13, 2022

Autocrats Like Trump, Putin, and Le Pen Exploit Failures of Neoliberalism

Thom Hartmann · Apr 13, 2022

'Keep Fighting': Schumer 'Making Progress' on Canceling Student Debt

"Write, call, email," urged the Democratic leader, who said President Joe Biden is "more open" to the proposal than ever before.

Julia Conley · Apr 13, 2022

Autocrats Like Trump, Putin, and Le Pen Exploit Failures of Neoliberalism

The question is whether we'll return to sane and humane economic policies and ban big money from politics or if we'll embrace the authoritarian policies of Putin, Trump, and Le Pen.

Thom Hartmann · Apr 13, 2022

Progressive Summer Lee Nabs 25-Point Lead Over Corporate Lawyer in US House Primary: Poll

The former labor organizer is running to represent Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District.

Julia Conley · Apr 13, 2022

The GOP Has Gone Bull-Goose Bonkers, But Where Are the Democrats?

The opposite of courage is not cowardice—it's conformity. And right there's the problem with the Big Money establishment that now controls the Democratic Party.

Jim Hightower · Apr 13, 2022

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Nina Turner attend a rally

'Nina Is a Real Leader Who Fights': Sanders Endorses Turner for Congress

"With Nina, we know that she will not be afraid to take on the corporate interests that are driving up the price of gas, food, and just about everything else," said the Vermont senator.

Jake Johnson · Apr 13, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media in Miami

'Dangerous and Unprecedented': Florida GOP Gives DeSantis Power to Draw Congressional Map

"The Florida Legislature's decision to cede this decennial process of redrawing lines for congressional districts to Gov. DeSantis is undemocratic," said the ACLU.

Jake Johnson · Apr 12, 2022

The Failure of Global Elites—and What You Should Do Next

It's difficult to convey the degree and depth of elites' failure without descending into lurid disaster porn.

Richard Heinberg · Apr 12, 2022

Defeated French Left Urges Voters to 'Block the Far-Right,' Reelect Macron

"I know all of your anger, but I don't want it to lead you to an irreparable mistake. We must not be misled, we know who we will never vote for. We must not give a single vote to Ms. Le Pen."

Brett Wilkins · Apr 11, 2022

Jared Kushner stands with Saudi officials in the White House

'He's Cashing In': Kushner Firm Gets $2 Billion From Saudi Fund Run by Crown Prince

Watchdogs noted that the investment came after Kushner "used his position in the White House to advance Saudi interests"—and shield the regime from accountability for the Khashoggi murder.

Jake Johnson · Apr 11, 2022