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Public Banking Has the Potential to Truly Revolutionize Our Economy
The public banking movement is creating an opening wedge for the transfer of finance from private to public control.
Technology Fetishism Reigns at COP26. It’ll Keep Us Burning Fossil Fuels.
Britain, host of the conference, has the influence of climate deniers and the fossil-fuel lobby on display at Glasgow.
Corporate News Conveniently Piles Blame for Virginia on Progressives
In the aftermath of Virginia, congressional progressives were offered once again as a scapegoat for Democratic failure.
A US Military Jury Is Seeking Clemency for a Guantánamo Detainee
Torture is one of the greatest moral stains on upon the U.S. -- and it happened on our watch.
Virginia Gubernatorial Winner Encapsulates the Worst Elements of the Modern GOP
Everything about the race was awful, and establishment Democrats deserve plenty of blame for Glenn Youngkin's win.
Manchin Refuses to Support Reconciliation Bill If It Contains Words
How many times has this snake shed its skin?
Senate Must Confirm Biden’s FCC Picks to Ensure Open and Affordable Internet
Until these vacancies are filled, the agency will remain deadlocked at two-two, Democrats vs. Republicans.
Republican Poll Watchers Make Their Return in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Many of the poll watchers are trained and organized by the Youngkin campaign.
Taxi Drivers in New York City Are on Hunger Strike for Debt Forgiveness
Drivers struggle with crushing debt to purchase the yellow cab medallions that permit them to operate in New York City.
It’s Not Just the Missionaries — There Were 782 Kidnappings in Haiti This Year
While U.S. missionaries and children continue to be held hostage in Haiti, most kidnappings target Haitian citizens.