David Dayen: Trump Is the Sweaty Armpit of Monopoly Capitalism
The journalist examines how the greatest danger to American society doesn’t come from the White House, but from a few obscenely powerful corporations.
Some of the Many Reasons Progressives Don’t Like Joe Biden
There’s truly an enormous amount in the Democrat's record to dislike, but progressives can get much better results fighting Biden than fighting Trump.
Plague Journal #25: Laboring for Some Hope
Unemployment is down but still high, the virus is still here but nobody seems to care and the value of unions seems lost. Time to sing!
The U.S. Is Missing the Boat on a Green Recovery from Covid-19
Clean energy is a great way to bring the economy roaring back to life as soon as we get the novel coronavirus under control.
Trump Really Could Win Again, but Progressives Can Still Stop Him
Four years ago, we warned that Trump could win the presidency. Now, we’re warning again.
The Real Difference Between Democrats and Republicans
Politics requires the capacity to govern, but also to fight to attain and retain power. The dysfunction today is neither party can do both.
Trump Is Losing to China in Two Big Ways
As the FBI’s Christopher Wray put it, “In economic and technical terms is already a peer competitor of the U.S."
Not All Criticism of Kamala Harris Is Created Equal
Corporate media often refuses to distinguish racist and sexist slurs against the vice presidential candidate from a analysis of her track record.
Trump’s Attempt to Destroy the Post Office Must Be Stopped
Like a tin-hatted potentate, the president is willing to tear apart this prized national asset to cling to power.
Plague Journal #22: Hot Time at the Old Conventions
Were it not for the overwhelming fact that a more-than-usual death cycle will be going on as this year’s conventions come and go, one could attach the appropriate meaning to…
America The CliffsNotes
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Donny Quixote
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Democrats Urged to Get Behind a Possible Snowden Pardon
A recent comment by President Trump about a possible pardon for Edward Snowden prompted fresh praise for the NSA whistleblower.
Trump’s TikTok Tantrum Is No Joke
Trump’s rage toward TikTok is symptomatic of a president losing his grip on power, but it's no laughing matter.
Trump Is Not Immune to the Pandemic’s Political Death Sentence
People seldom forgive governments that get them involved in losing wars or fail to cope with a natural disaster like the coronavirus.