The Changing Meaning of ‘Work’ – And the Idea of ‘Boss Man’
Big boss man, can’t you hear me when I call? “Big Boss Man,” an old song by blues legend Jimmy Reed, still packs a potent political punch for … Read more
Jim Hightower
A Flock of Rich Plutocratic Democrats Want Lina Khan’s Head. Why?
The FTC is now headed by Lina Khan, a tenacious opponent of anti-consumer, anti-worker mergers. You can see the conflict that sets up. We’ve recently learned about Project … Read more
‘Laffin’ Kamala’ vs. ‘Grumpin’ Trump’
In contrast to ‘Laffin’ Kamala’, Trump is a grump! Note that we never see him laugh. You know that American politics is turning into a sad joke when … Read more
Trump and His GOP Sycophants Driven Crazy by Kamala
Kamala Harris’ candidacy is just too much for Trump sycophants in the MAGA party. Suddenly, the presidential election has turned dynamic … even fun! The handoff from Joe … Read more
Why Kids in Louisiana Won’t Listen to Their Pious Governor
It seems demagogic Christian officials in Louisiana have surged past Texas on the far right. For us Texans, there’s nothing new about Bible-thumping politicians bedeviling us with the … Read more
Should Congress Honor Donald Trump with a Medal, a Statue… or What?
Republican Congress critters want to kiss up to their convict-in-chief by giving him the Congressional Gold Medal, among other insane things. Here’s a member of Congress with too … Read more
The GOP’s New Plan to Enrich the Super-Rich… Again
Republicans are offering yet another sob story about the super-rich suffering unbearably from excessive taxation. Excellent news, people: Republican officials are mounting an all-out political push for a … Read more
Going from Democracy … to Plutocracy … and Now to Kleptocracy
Oh, the tragic plight of our nation’s downtrodden multibillionaire class! They want their kleptocracy! One group of oppressed Americans has become especially outspoken this election year, contending that … Read more
Cruising Along with Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz is trying to gut a consumer-friendly rule requiring airlines to make automatic, hassle-free passenger refunds. A Republican senator once tried excusing the egomaniacal right-wing nastiness of … Read more
An Anti-Abortion Creep: Worse Than a Snake in the Grass
No disrespect meant to reptiles when Jonathan Mitchell is compared to a snake in the grass. Let me be clear that I mean no disrespect to reptiles when … Read more
