Truthout
Politics & Elections
The Unacceptables
And so begins again the Herculean task of wrapping my poor, abused mind around yet another crop of Faustian caricatures.
America in Decline
Corporate power's ascendancy over politics and society both political parties far to the right of the population.
Breivik’s Fundamentalist War on Politics, and Ours
The tragic slayings in Norway raise anew serious questions about domestic terrorism and its roots in right-wing ideology and fundamentalist movements.
A President in Reverse
An interesting thing happens when someone backs up. They get smaller in your vision.
Epic Fail
It's become all too evident that a manufactured crisis has suddenly transformed into a very, very real one.
Scott Walker Shouted Down By Angry Teachers During Speech
Super-PACs and Dark Money: ProPublica’s Guide to the New World of Campaign Finance
More money will be flowing from more players with more opportunities to hide the source.
Trickle-Down Cruelty and the Politics of Austerity
In Philadelphia, budget cuts have led to fire departments closing on a daily rotating basis, delaying response time. (Photo: Sam Blackman)
Conclusion: Tag, You’re It!
Now is the most important time for us all to be paying attention, to show up, and to wake up our friends, family, and neighbors
They Will Steal It!
“When you’ve got something really good, you don’t have to force it on people. They will steal it!”