What’s Next for the Bernie Sanders Revolution?
The ‘political revolution’ Sanders spoke of is actually happening – join in with the serious, but fun, work! As we approach the upcoming Democratic convention, let’s look back … 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.
How to Make a Political Platform Progressive
Fresh from working on the Democratic national platform committee, Jim Hightower reports. An old cowboy aphorism offers this advice: “Speak the truth. But ride a fast horse.” I … Read more
Wall Street Demands More Blood from the Stone
It’s getting hot in Indianapolis: Wall Street greed forces yet another plant shutdown. If the chieftains of industry and their political henchmen want to know what’s roiling the … Read more
The Brexit Vote Should Not Have Been So Shocking to Global Elites
Why Brexit? Could it be because the European Union has become a messy, bureaucratic, multinational government of, by and for corporate interests? The most shocking thing about “Brexit” … Read more
Souring Chicago’s Sweet Oreo Treat
Oreo maker Kraft Foods said workers would have to pony up a $46 million ransom if they wanted to keep the factory in Chicago. For generations, kids from … Read more
Drumpf v Curiel: Who’s the ‘Foreigner’?
For The Donald, it’s “Mexicans” vs “Germans”: The Drumpf family immigrated to the U.S. from Germany and changed their name to Trump. Who’s the foreigner now? This year’s … Read more
Bringing Back Bill
A Bill Clinton redux? What’s past, as Shakespeare has told us, is prologue. 2016 has been a wild political season. This year, despite the unnerving presidential freak show … Read more
A New Species of Jumping Beans
These jumping beans are hopping over the border in search of higher profits. When I was about six years of age, my uncle showed me something that made … Read more
Fury About Inequality Fuels Bernie/Donnie Phenomena
Public rage at glaring inequality is fueling the surge of the Bernie and Trump campaigns Jack Nicholson dryly noted that his mother once called him a son of … Read more
‘Human Relations’ Depts Hide Inhumanity of Global Corporations
Introducing Glencore, rapacious global lord with no real human relations. Giant corporate entities have become so far-flung and impersonal that “human relations” departments have been created within the … Read more
