Imagine Cruz as Prez
Ted’s announcement of his presidential candidacy was a real Cruz-a-palooza. And away we go — off on another crazy cruze with Ted! Cinch up your seat belts, for … 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.
TPP: Obama Resorts to Government by Sucker Punch
Flush the secretive TPP scam! Ed, please call home! Edward Snowden, that is: Come quickly; your country needs you. Once again, the American people are being victimized by … Read more
Debt Buyers Bury Hard-Hit Consumers In Lies
Finance hucksters known as consumer debt buyers are on the prowl. Good news, people: The “boom” is back! Yes, good times are here again, thanks to an economic … Read more
The GOP Gang of Supremes Go After Obamacare
Their hatred of Obamacare overwhelms the Court’s sense of integrity Look out — the Supreme Court’s black-robed gang of far-right ideologues are rampaging again! The five-man clan is … Read more
Plutocratic Rule: See What the Supreme Court Hath Wrought
Thanks to the Supreme Court, the Koch Brothers are out to prove there is now one big party to rule us all. Shouldn’t America have at least one … Read more
An Exciting Democracy Movement Arises in Chicago
The “Reclaim Chicago” coalition challenges the status quo Chicago! City of broad shoulders. Plutocratic hog butcher. Toolmaker for progressive change. Stacker of the wheat of grassroots power, wheat … Read more
Aetna Lifts the National Standard for ‘Competitive Wages’
The most amazing thing about Aetna’s decision is that it’s considered amazing. Business schools and Wall Street banks preach a strict, anti-social doctrine of corporate management that comes … Read more
TPP: A Corporate Coup d’Etat
What? You haven’t heard of the TPP? When I was a tyke, Momma warned me not to eat anything unless I knew where it came from. That advice … Read more
A Whining Wall Street Banker Pleads for Pity
Wall Street’s Jamie Dimon complains that “banks are under assault.” J.P. Morgan was recently socked in the wallet by financial regulators who levied yet another multi-billion dollar fine against … Read more
McDonald’s: How Tacky can the Golden Arches Get?
McDonald’s is scrambling, and we’re not talking eggs. You know your business has what image consultants call “quality perception issues” when you have to launch a PR initiative … Read more
