No Labels: ‘New’ Political Party, Business as Usual
The newly formed “No Labels” party pretends to stand up for everything, but really stands for nothing at all. As John Mellencamp sings: “If you don’t stand 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.
Anti-Abortion Thought Police
Why you can’t believe a word anti-abortion politicos say: they’re like George Orwell’s “thought police.” Unfortunately, it’s 1984 again in America. Not the year. The book. George Orwell’s … Read more
Stay Hydrated, They Say — Unless You’re a Construction Worker
The always cruel Texas GOP eliminated a requirement in Texas cities that developers provide 10-minute water breaks. How are they to stay hydrated? About 150 years ago, Gen. … Read more
Grassroots Action Is Shoving States Into Action on Universal Child Care
Biden completely surrendered an urgently needed program for America: universal child care. Two pieces of good advice: “Never sign nothin’ by neon,” and “Never negotiate with snakes.” But … Read more
The Secret History of ‘Wokeness’
The idea of ‘wokeness’ was actually coined by a black musician who traveled the backroads of the Jim Crow South, Lead Belly. In Lewis Carroll’s “Through the Looking-Glass … Read more
The Motown Supremes, Chicken Supreme… But the Supreme Court?
The six-person majority of far-right “Supremes” is utterly corrupt. If the Court refuses to fix itself, the people must. The six-person majority of far-right “Supremes” who presently dominate … Read more
The Unreported News About Your ‘Newspaper’
Your paper not even mention an important local news story, especially if such unreported news is not good for its owner. Why would your local newspaper not even … Read more
Biden, the GOP and You: Who Won the Debt Ceiling Fight?
Are you aware that the richest among us are suffering? That’s why the debt ceiling fight was really just a ruse. During the big Washington showdown over the … Read more
A Labor Strike in Hollywood? Why Should You Care?
Why are these rich whiners staging a labor strike in Hollywood? In today’s reality, projects are rich, but writers are poor. Tinsel Town! Glamour! Riches! So why are … Read more
What? Progress Being Made in Mississippi? Seriously?
A working-class Democrat has pulled even with the right-wing incumbent governor, indicating there’s progress being made in Mississippi! There’s a common political refrain among Texas progressives: “Thank God … Read more
