America’s Natural Politics
My father was a populist, but didn’t know it My father, W.F. “High” Hightower, was a populist. Only, he didn’t know it. Didn’t know the word, much less … Read more
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Today’s Supreme Court: Let’s Talk Impeachment
The ‘Extreme Supreme 5’ is sullying the reputation of the Supreme Court What can you say about Hobby Lobby? It seems one of their corporate “hobbies” is religion. … Read more
A National Call to Link Arms for Democracy
Guest Editorial: Let’s work together to reform our democracy and make it work. By Victoria Collier and Ben Zion-Ptashnik. Copyright, Truthout.org. Reprinted with permission. (A guest editorial — … Read more
Has America Gone Crazy?
More importantly, can we save America? It might appear that the U-S-of-A has gone bonkers. So let me clear up any confusion that you might have: Yes, it … Read more
The Millionaires’ Congress vs. The People
The millionaires in Congress can’t relate The rich truly are different from you and me — they tend to hold seats in Congress. Our nation purports to be … Read more
With Chávez Gone, Venezuela’s Elite Promise Freedom at Last
Venezuela’s most vulnerable citizens hope for return to ‘good old days’ Prosperous vulnerable citizens and families in Venezuela have been waiting for this for a long time. Finally, … Read more
Ballot Measures: Notable Successes in Democracy for 2012
The people make their voices heard via ballot measures This being the season of giving, it’s worth looking back at some special gifts from November’s election that received … Read more
Super PACs and Secret Money Destroying America’s Democracy
Leave it to Bill Moyers, one of America’s most useful citizens, to sum up our country’s present political plight regarding elections and Super PACs in a succinct metaphor: … Read more
