Environment

Washington - Since he announced his job-creation plan last week in a nationally televised address at a joint session of Congress, President Barack Obama has hit the road, using …

You know what's wrong with the American economy, Bucko? You, that's what. Yeah, yeah, it's true that the reckless global gambling schemes of Wall Street bankers are …

When the culture-jamming activist group Adbusters put out a call on July 13 for “20,000 people” to “flood into lower Manhattan, set up tents, kitchens, peaceful barricades and occupy …

It is a staple of American politics that elected officials routinely frame their appeals to the “middle class.” The idea is simple: Since the vast majority of Americans consider …

The middle class received close to the smallest share of the nation’s income it ever has since this data was first collected, according to Census data released today. In …

(Image: JR / Truthout) Having looked at federal government contracting for 30 years, I have heard over and over again that government employees make too much money …

Attendees clap during the CNN Tea Party Republican Debate at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla., on Sept. 12, 2011. Eight Republican presidential candidates squared off with host …

Tampa, Florida - The future of Social Security, a pivotal issue in retiree-rich Florida, seized the political spotlight at Monday's Republican presidential debate as Mitt Romney tried hard to …

Washington - Don't fall for it. There's no “new tone” coming from the Republican-controlled House. It's just a remix of the same old song. Anyone who watched …

Two web petitions showed up in progressive inboxes last week. One, organized by Daily Kos in support of striking Verizon workers, was blasted out by “alternative” cell service provider …