The Lie of Shareholder Hegemony
We Americans are facing an especially virulent, plutocratic version of this overbearing power. It’s called “shareholder hegemony.” Attention, class! Here’s our word of the day: “hegemony.” The word … Read more
We Americans are facing an especially virulent, plutocratic version of this overbearing power. It’s called “shareholder hegemony.” Attention, class! Here’s our word of the day: “hegemony.” The word … Read more
In recent years, fake news articles have declared that critical race theory is ruining public education, thus spawning the “Virginia model.” One particularly noisy piece of the GOP’s … Read more
Technically, my newspaper still appears, but even when it’s delivered it has no life, no news and barely a pulse. My newspaper died. Well, technically it still appears, … Read more
“Assorted nuts” and Ted Cruz have become synonymous, as he always tops every list of goofy, right-wing political partisans. Let me say one word to you: Nuts. Now, … Read more
Modern corporate management awards zero “productivity points” for thinking, conferring with colleagues, listening to customers, etc. For generations, workers have been punished by corporate bosses for watching the … Read more
“Quiet quitting” is defined as workers who don’t leave their jobs, but only do what they were hired to do. Imagine that! For more than a year, America’s … Read more
Warning: You might need an entire box of tissues to get through this sad saga of the rich, as it is a real tear-jerker. Let’s all gather ’round … Read more
Progressive optimism and political reform don’t come by saying “pretty please” to the power structure. From corporate polluters to political bosses, power elites try to create a myth … Read more
“Work your fingers to the bone — whadda ya get? Boney Fingers.” This 1960’s Hoyt Axton folk song mocking the vaunted virtue of working hard is being sung … Read more
Some “less-than-savory” pro golfers are helping the Saudi golf association by “sportswashing.” When a golfer hits an errant shot that might bonk an unsuspecting spectator on the head, … Read more