Democracy
Obama Should Make Corporations Disclose Their Political Spending
“Regulatory capture” happens when an agency acts in the interests of those it is supposed to regulate instead of the public. The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be one such “captured” agency.
House Vote To Keep Government Open Shows What's Really Going On Here
The vast majority of the House voted to keep the government in operation, even with Planned Parenthood funding. This is all about what the House is allowed to vote on, not what the majority wants.
Feel the Bern: Sanders and the Power of Grassroots Fundraising
Money talks. Hillary Clinton is doing a whirl of big-dollar fundraisers, pushing to top Bernie Sanders' grassroots fundraising totals. Bernie isn't just surging in the polls, he's faring well in the money primary.
Pope Francis Suggests a Progressive Freedom of Religion
Conservatives hoped and expected Pope Francis would praise their hard-line opposition to abortion, contraception and LGBT rights. But they could not have been more disappointed in what he actually said.
The Pope Goes to Prison. The Bishops Explain Why.
We cram more and more people into solitary confinement, and opportunities for meaningful education and rehabilitation are scarce. The Pope offers us a chance to get it right.
Non-Candidates for President
Once upon a time, presidential contenders and their political parties raised the funds needed to pay for the campaigns. How quaint. Now, thanks to the Supreme Court’s meddling in the democratic process, corporations have taken charge.
Still No Democratic Debates. What's Going On?
Why are the Democrats letting Republicans have the attention? Why are they hiding their candidates? The party has taken itself out of the game, and more and more people are asking why.
When Unions And Civil Rights Activists Worked Together
Talk radio host Rick Smith took a "People's Tour" of the South this summer to revisit some of the sites where the fights for racial equality and economic justice intersected.
From Selma to Washington, NAACP's New Journey for Justice
The "Journey for Justice," which started August 1, will arrive in Washington on September 15 with a focus on four key issue areas: our votes, lives, jobs and schools.
Five Lessons for Democrats From the Black Lives Matter Protests
A growing, racial justice wing (best represented by the Dreamers and Black Lives Matter) is highly suspicious of both pro-business moderates and economic populists within the Democratic Party.
