Democracy
When Government 'Saves Money' And Gets 'Smaller,' We All Lose
Many say we should "run government like a business" and "save money" by "cutting spending" and "making government smaller." Does this work? Do we really save money?
The Blowback Against 'Gerrymandering On Steroids'
A court ruling concerning North Carolina's congressional districts is a striking echo of the rising call for political reforms from presidential candidates and popular movements across the country.
Clipping America’s Hedge Funds
Getting the names and faces of hedge fund billionaires before the public can help us tell a vivid story of what’s gone wrong with our economy and our politics — and help us build a movement to slice away at that billionaire power.
The Message From MLK – Be An Agitator
Die-hard segregationists hurled the accusation at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that he was an “outside agitator.” Here's how he owned that accusation, and left us a message about the value of agitators.
New Year's Resolution: Civic Action to Fix Our Democracy
The year is beginning with a number of active grassroots campaigns coast to coast fighting to make American democracy fairer and to give more voice to average voters.
Debate Schedule Is Allowing GOP To Frame Election Narrative
Democrats should demand that the Democratic National Committee schedule several more debates and schedule them at a time when most people can and will watch.
Joy to the Workers
In keeping with the figgy-pudding and potato latke traditions of the holidays, here’s a recipe for delivering joy to the workers so that they can spread holiday merriment:
Bad News for Democracy Is Great News for TV Profits
Television news has gone off its rocker. The networks have grasped Donald Trump to their collective bosom like the winner of one of those misogynistic, televised beauty pageants he owns.
Public Demands Campaign Donor Disclosure So GOP Congress BANS It
Republicans put a surprise sneak-law into the big, last-minute “Omnibus” budget bill: it bans the administration from making companies and “charities” disclose who is putting up the bribe money money for political campaigns.
The Price We Pay for Corporate Money In Campaigns
Inversions, promoted by Wall Street banks that pocketed $1 billion in fees, are the newest gimmick in a long-term trend that has eroded America’s corporate tax base – brought to you by a bought-off Congress.
