The South is Rising Again
A fresh “Reclaim the South” movement is emerging In the past year, we’ve seen a burst of audacious political assertiveness coming out of Old Dixie, and I’m not … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
Exposing Our ‘Populist’ President as a Naked Plutocrat
As a lifelong con-man, our plutocrat president* reflexively uses an extra dose of bluster. Why does Donald Trump constantly preface his outlandish lies with such phrases as: “To … Read more
Why the American Majority Despises Trump’s Washington
Now that he’s in Washington DC, is Trump really “draining the swamp”? Donald Trump, never lacking in self-esteem, bragged in 2016: “I know words — I have the … Read more
Fed Up with Corporate Candidates and Rigged Politics?
Corporate candidates are old hat: time to ring in the new! Last June, after Democrats had lost four straight special Congressional elections (Rob Quist in Montana, James Thompson … Read more
Who Really Pays for Corporate Subsidies?
Corporate subsidies are just super-expensive taxpayer handouts The hustlers claim that corporate subsidies to pay for job incentives are a sound investment of our tax dollars, because those … Read more
What’s Killing America’s Middle Class?
It is said that the rich and poor will always be among us — but nowhere is it written that the middle class is a sure thing. Even … Read more
Inequality is Feeding America
Inequality doesn’t just come out of the blue; it’s intentionally created by decisions that elites make Inequality doesn’t just come out of the blue; it’s intentionally created by … Read more
Breakfast and Beer
Let’s talk about two daily essentials: Breakfast and, of course, beer. Mass marketers of breakfast cereals have been in a downward sales spiral for about a decade, so … Read more
Holiday Shopping: Great Scamazon
As you’re doing your holiday shopping this season, think about this. As you’re doing your holiday shopping this season, think about this: While big brand names travel hither, … Read more
Net Neutrality: Equality for All on the Web
The great virtue of the internet is that (so far) no one has controlled its content, and this is what ‘Net Neutrality’ is all about. We’re told by … Read more
