by Richard Eskow | Aug 18, 2014 | Blog
The transfer of used military equipment from the armed forces to police departments around the country has been accompanied, at least to a certain extent, by a shift in public thinking. The news media have played a critical part in that shift, both in its coverage and...
by Jeff Bryant | Aug 15, 2014 | Blog, Education
If you've ever spent much time watching soap operas, you're familiar with this scenario: Two characters with furrowed brows, arms akimbo square off: "That's not true," says one. "Oh yes it is," says the other. "If only Brock were here …" as the camera pans right....
by Richard Eskow | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog
If nothing else, William D. Cohan’s recent Nation article about JPMorgan Chase’s $13 billion settlement should confirm the public’s darkest suspicions about that institution and its CEO. It was only logical to assume that the bank wouldn’t have agreed to what was then...
by Dave Johnson | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog, Winning Issues for 2014
The President says the economy is doing well. Democrats are circulating a "message document" to Democratic candidates that "highlights a string of recent positive economic indicators." Who have they been talking to? (Hint: the wealthy donor class.) Economy Improving...
by Richard Eskow | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog, Retirement Security, Winning Issues for 2014
August 14th is Social Security’s birthday, and I keep having this nightmare. In it, 300 million Americans are singing Social Security’s praises and celebrating its 79th year. Then a giant cake is rolled out while everybody sings “Happy Birthday” – and out pops Alan...
by Harvey J Kaye | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog, Progressive Vision
This Thursday, August 14, marks 69 years since the surrender of Imperial Japan – and with the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II coming up next summer we are sure to see significant efforts around the country during the next twelve months to once again honor...
