Koch-Headed Billionaires Plan to Save America
Koch-Fueled Plan: Loop Big Money Around Democracy’s Neck The Koch boys, Charles and David, live in their own little world. It’s a special world, enshrouded in a rarefied … 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.
The Militarization of “Officer Friendly”
Remember “Officer Friendly,” the beat cops who were known as “peace officers”? Yeah, not so much anymore. Let’s check our weaponry: 93,000 machine guns — check! — 533 … Read more
What Job Creation Numbers Don’t Tell Us
“Job creation” is happening, sure, but what kind of jobs? Have you noticed “the powers that be” employ an entirely different standard for measuring the health of America’s … Read more
A Bold Shift in America’s Minimum Wage Debate
Minimum wage: Our leaders in Washington finally take action! At last, our political leaders in Washington are taking action for low-wage workers and the middle class, striking a … Read more
Wall Street Rewards Ben and Tim for Stiffing You
Crime pays on Wall Street Not only has the Wall Street bailout restored the banksters who wrecked (and are still wrecking) our economy to full prosperity, but it’s … Read more
Has America Gone Crazy?
More importantly, can we save America? It might appear that the U-S-of-A has gone bonkers. So let me clear up any confusion that you might have: Yes, it … Read more
Koch Brothers Demand More Government Intervention and Taxes
You read that right, and this is not a ‘fake news’ piece on the Koch brothers! Hypothetical conundrums can provide some valuable learning experiences for students of corporate … Read more
The Power of Organizing
Organizing for workers’ rights pays off Hard work, we’re told, always pays off. Sure it does — ask a farmworker, a roofer, or a home health aide. In … Read more
Corporate Lobbyists Challenged by a Growing “Populist Lobby”
“Populist lobby” hopes to have impact Imagine a bold headline blaring, “An Army of 1,500 Lobbyists Swarms Capitol Hill.” But that wouldn’t be news, since it happens every … Read more
Rick Perry’s Bespectacled Mess
Rick Perry: He’s back. And, this time, he has eyeglasses. Yes, Rick “Oops” Perry, is back, pitching himself for another presidential run. What fun! Who can forget the … Read more
