by Richard Eskow | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog
This headline appeared on Monday, July 31, 2017, at precisely 4:00 am: “Koch Brothers Move to Back White House’s Tax-Cut Plan.” This one appeared less than twelve hours later: “White House sees tax reform zipping through Congress in October, November.” That’s what you...
by Leo Gerard | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog
The future of the American steel and aluminum industries is not a matter for dithering. Each mill and smelter that remains operating is too vital. Each is too crucial to the economic viability of a corporation, a community, and thousands of workers and their families....
by Sam Pizzigati | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog
The Democratic Party’s congressional leadership has just unveiled a new slogan — and set of policy proposals — to help the party prep for the 2018 midterm elections . The slogan — “A Better Deal” — has underwhelmed just about everyone outside of the Democratic...
by LeeAnn Hall | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog
In Friday’s early morning hours, news outlets had their spotlights trained on Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), casting him as the decisive player in the latest health repeal drama. When McCain walked to the front of the room, flagged the clerk, and gave a thumbs down,...
by Jeff Bryant | Jul 29, 2017 | Blog
The Democratic Party rolled out "A Better Deal" this week, aimed at winning back working-class voters. The populist pitch takes aim at corporate power, a refreshing change for a party too often in thrall to Wall Street. But 'A Better Deal' is virtually silent on the...
by Lois Gibbs | Jul 28, 2017 | Blog
The toxic legacy of Love Canal means we must protect the power of communities to hold polluters accountable. Photo Credit: Tatiana Grozetskaya/Shutterstock It has been almost 40 years since the nation heard the cries for help from Love Canal, where a school and...
