Where Does Inequality Come From?
The vast inequality that’s rending our society is not a natural, inevitable or accidental phenomenon. The vast inequality that’s rending our society is not a natural, inevitable or … Read more
Jim Hightower
What is Worse Than Being Poor?
One especially ugly example of how poor kids are treated in school is an abhorrent practice called “lunch shaming.” These are hard times for America’s gold miners. They’re … Read more
Stop Blaming Workers for the Economy: The Bosses Made This Mess
These may be a boom economy for the luxury class in the U.S., but the middle class feels imperiled. The wailing in our country about the “invasion of … Read more
Trumpty Dumpty Sat on a Border Wall
Trump’s foolish belligerence — regarding his ‘beautiful’ border wall and many other things — is making him a global laughingstock. Comandante Trump, El Jefe, the gringo strongman! That’s … Read more
Populism is Not About Mobs, Anti-Government Rants or Opinion Polls
Populism is the continuation of America’s democratic revolution If a political pollster asked whether I consider myself a conservative or a liberal, I’d answer, “No.” Not to be … Read more
How Can We Stop Banksters from Robbing Us?
In the world of criminals, it’s not just gangsters you have to worry about, but banksters too. In an insightful song about outlaws, Woody Guthrie wrote this verse … Read more
Activism Is the Only Hope of Restoring America’s Democratic Principles
Good ol’ activism can unite us in the ethic of the common good. The list of progressive innovations at the grassroots level goes on and on, dealing with … Read more
Trumpcare: Clueless Dealmaker’s Deal Goes Down
The fiasco called Trumpcare was doomed from the start. Question: What do you get when you mix together a barrel of fables, a sack of mendacity, a gross … Read more
Who Will Say It? The Emperor Has No Clothes!
The emperor has no clothes, and we have a mentally ill president. It’s time to face up to the obvious: The President of the United States is deranged. … Read more
How Magical Is Donald Trump?
Trump was not elected on the issues, but on anger over the ‘elites’ taking over America. Trump and Company claim they have a sweeping mandate from voters to … Read more
