We have to be smart in how we fight against Trump and the Republican Party this time around. That means picking our battles wisely, and not taking bait that’s dangled in front of our faces.
Read
Follow:
-
What Activist Jasmine Richards's "Lynching" Conviction Means for Black Lives Matter
Richards is the first African American to be convicted of "felony lynching," a technical term in California penal code referring to "the taking by means of a riot of another person from the lawful custody of a peace officer."
-
Big Banks Can Be Beaten – When Working Families Turn Their Anger at Wall Street into Action
Maribel Touré, who grew up in Mexico, is just one of many Americans hurt by the financial crisis who now want more done to crack down on Wall Street greed and recklessness. That's why she’s added her support to Take on Wall Street.
-
Bernie Sanders and the Movement Where the People Found Their Voice
Bernie Sanders is bringing back people's confidence, reminding Americans of their power when they unite and stand up for justice.
-
Swiss Reject Basic Income, But New Economy Still Firmly on Global Agenda
We now know ecological and economic security are linked and the Swiss rejection of basic income won't change that.
-
Media Executives See Huge Payday Fueled by Donald Trump’s Campaign
Trump “may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS, that’s all I got to say,” said Les Moonves, the chief executive of CBS Corp. and the most vocal enthusiast of Trump’s effect on media revenue.
-
Cracks in Capitalism, Part IV: Hacking the Future Iceland-Style
In Iceland, the Panama Papers may push hackers to lead the country's next coalition government – because in the eyes of many, this networked revolution is only getting started.
-
President Obama, Pardon Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning
When it comes to civil liberties, Obama has made grievous mistakes. To salvage his reputation, he should exonerate the two greatest whistleblowers of our age.
-
Weiner on Weiner: "This Is the Worst – Doing a Documentary On My Scandal"
This "Weiner" is a comedy of errors and a tragedy of modern proportions – sure, it’s head shakingly humorous and even eye rollingly awkward to see how far a man can dig his own grave, but it’s a sad state of affairs to do so, isn’t it?
-
Payday Loans Face New Limits Under Proposal From US Consumer Bureau
The US agency charged with protecting consumers from financial abuse unveiled a proposal Thursday that would make it difficult for payday loan lenders to "push distressed borrowers into reborrowing" and cap short-term loans.
-
"It’s Time for a Land Reform Movement": An Interview with Cooperative Property Specialist Cassandra Ferrera
"We have huge indoctrinated systems to hack, heal and transform. The kind of real estate we practice acknowledges a fundamental re-establishment of the interconnected health of our watersheds, our foodsheds and our human communities."
