Pentagon Can’t Even Figure Out How to Spend the Extra $500 Billion More Trumpfare
Posted by Joshua Scheer I was about to share this Common Dreams piece on the astounding fact that the Pentagon doesn’t even know what to do with the extra money…
Jayapal Unveils Bill to End ‘Citizens United,’ Slamming ‘Shadow President’ Musk
The impact of “Citizens United” is clearer than ever with Elon Musk buying his way into power, Jayapal said.
How Democrats Learned to Defend Israel’s Ethnocracy
Israel didn't always demand recognition as a Jewish state, but increasingly rightwing Israeli governments have gradually demanded unique recognition of the state's ethnic character. Dems have only obliged.
Congressional Progressive Caucus Withdraws Letter That Tepidly Called for Diplomacy in Ukraine
The move comes after the mild and carefully worded letter sparked furious backlash from pundits and at least one Democratic leader.
Democrats: Don’t Give Peace a Chance
By Katherine Gypson | VOA News Note from SP: This piece ran earlier today but since the time of publication, the letter from the Congressional Progressive Caucus has been rescinded.…
Hopes of Peace in Yemen Are Fading
Congress has the power to end the war in Yemen, but how likely is that?
Progressives Say Windfall Profits Tax a ‘Better Solution’ Than Biden’s Gas Tax Holiday
"A windfall tax would get more relief to more people by penalizing the Big Oil profiteering that's driving up prices," said one campaigner.
Progressives Can’t Depend on the Congressional Progressive Caucus
By Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon Sometimes one decision speaks volumes. And so it was when the Congressional Progressive Caucus — with 98 members in the House — recently chose…
House Progressives Endorse Adding 4 New Seats to Supreme Court
By Julia Conley / Common Dreams The push to reform the U.S. Supreme Court got a significant boost Wednesday as the Congressional Progressive Caucus voted to officially endorse the Judiciary…
‘Huge Increase’ in Child Poverty Feared as Tax Credit Expires Amid Omicron Wave
"The pandemic isn't over—the relief to withstand it shouldn't stop," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Medicare for All Could Save My Life
My insurance says my cancer drugs aren’t “medically necessary.” No one should have to fight for care like this.
Rep. Jayapal Tests Positive for COVID, Demands GOP Accountability
The Washington Democrat accused Republican lawmakers of "creating a superspreader event on top of a domestic terrorist attack."