By Jim Hightower After years of failed Republican efforts to uncover any proof of widespread voter fraud by Democrats, Republican Governor Ron “Tough Guy” DeSantis of Florida found not one, but 20 ineligible people casting ballots. Like Donald Trump and a gaggle of other GOP governors, DeSantis has used the phony bugaboo of an…
Taylor Swift’s Superfans Strike a Blow Against Monopolies
After a nightmare ticket sale, monopolies made a powerful enemy. That’s good news for all of us.
After a nightmare ticket sale, monopolies made a powerful enemy. That’s good news for all of us.
Young Voters Delivered Big Wins for Abortion Rights
Lawmakers should take note: Young people will resist radical efforts to violate our reproductive freedoms and our futures.
Lawmakers should take note: Young people will resist radical efforts to violate our reproductive freedoms and our futures.
The GOP Won’t Dump Trumpism Anytime Soon
Trump-backed Republicans lost some big races this year, but the leopard won’t change its spots.
Trump-backed Republicans lost some big races this year, but the leopard won’t change its spots.
No More Empty Seats at Our Holiday Tables
Overdoses took over 108,000 lives this year. If it acts quickly, Congress can save lives — and keep more loved ones together for the holidays.
Overdoses took over 108,000 lives this year. If it acts quickly, Congress can save lives — and keep more loved ones together for the holidays.
Elon Musk May Not Be So Brilliant After All
As Twitter implodes under Musk’s rule, a lawsuit argues Tesla is vastly overpaying the world’s richest man.
As Twitter implodes under Musk’s rule, a lawsuit argues Tesla is vastly overpaying the world’s richest man.
How Low-Income Voters Shaped the Midterm Elections
Americans across the spectrum voted to raise wages, expand health care, and protect abortion rights. These issues have a common thread.
Americans across the spectrum voted to raise wages, expand health care, and protect abortion rights. These issues have a common thread.
This Year, Voters Made an End Run Around Out of Touch Politicians
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.
Citizen-led initiatives scored big wins in the midterms. But now this form of direct democracy is under attack.
The Party of Violence
The GOP’s gun-flaunting ads, apocalyptic messaging, and demonization of opponents are steering its followers toward bloodshed.
The GOP’s gun-flaunting ads, apocalyptic messaging, and demonization of opponents are steering its followers toward bloodshed.
CEOs Are Literally Bragging About Raising Prices
“A little bit of inflation is always good in our business,” said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.
“A little bit of inflation is always good in our business,” said Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen.
Raise Corporate Taxes, Not Interest Rates
To protect working families, policymakers should directly address the problem of corporate price gouging.
To protect working families, policymakers should directly address the problem of corporate price gouging.
Safe Tap Water Should Be a Human Right
But from Michigan to Mississippi to Tribal communities in the West, millions of Americans don’t have it.
But from Michigan to Mississippi to Tribal communities in the West, millions of Americans don’t have it.
Democrats and Republicans Agree on One Thing: Democracy Is in Crisis
But we’re polarized on what the crisis is — and one side’s dead wrong.
But we’re polarized on what the crisis is — and one side’s dead wrong.
The Collapse of Local Newspapers Helps Hacks Spread Lies
“Critical race theory” panic owes its rise to thousands of fake websites filling the gaps left by real, independent newspapers.
“Critical race theory” panic owes its rise to thousands of fake websites filling the gaps left by real, independent newspapers.
Census Data Proves Anti-Poverty Measures Work
But to truly end poverty, we must do more — and if poor people and their allies come together, we can.
But to truly end poverty, we must do more — and if poor people and their allies come together, we can.
Workers Used to Watch the Clock. Now the Clock Watches You
“Digital productivity monitoring” surveillance software is demoralizing workers and creating toxic workplaces.
“Digital productivity monitoring” surveillance software is demoralizing workers and creating toxic workplaces.