Why the GOP’s Fence Fantasy is a Farce
These days, Republicans don’t have to be qualified — much less sane — to run for the highest office in the land. All they need is the backing … 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.
Should Big Corporations Pay the Taxes They Owe?
U.S. corporations owe $600 billion in taxes Carl Icahn, noted corporate predator and takeover specialist who made billions of dollars in corporate deals, has recently begun pushing a … Read more
Exxon’s Weapons of Mass Confusion on Climate Change
Exxon and the other oil companies have known for decades about climate change, raking in huge profits all the while. There is a constant flow of headlines these … Read more
The Sleaze, Guilt and Punishment of Don Blankenship
Don Blankenship didn’t get what he deserves in his federal trial, but he definitely deserves what he got. “Guilty,” declared all 12 West Virginia jurors who pondered the … Read more
Building Monopolies, One Merger After Another
Corporate monopolies are experiencing a surge in the urge to merge. Control of market after market — from cable TV to chickens, banking to washing machines — has … Read more
The Agriculture Attitude
In America, we face a momentous choice: a food future rooted in the ethic of sustainable agriculture, or in exploitative agri-industry.
Let’s Get on Board With High Speed Rail
Practically every wealthy nation today is making major investments in building high speed rail networks to transport their people, but not the USA.
Let’s Break Away from Black Friday Syndrome
Welcome to Black Friday — a day of nonstop commercial hype! Here comes the holiday season. It’s a month-long season of friends, family and spiritual reflection, and a … Read more
What’s the Price on Jeb Bush’s Integrity?
Jeb Bush cashed in on his name after leaving the FL governorship If you, like Jeb Bush, are a presidential aspirant and you have to tell people that … Read more
How Much ‘Free Speech’ Can You Buy?
When ‘free speech’ is for sale, big money drowns out the people. In today’s so-called “democratic” election process, Big Money doesn’t talk, it roars — usually drowning out … Read more
