Trump Flees Afghanistan, but US Still There
Trump is crowing that he’s negotiated an end to the ridiculously expensive and pointless military adventure in Afghanistan. Only… he hasn’t. It’s over. Donald the Dealmaker says that … Read more
Jim Hightower’s Column
Political commentary column by Jim Hightower. Often serious, but Jim uses his trademark biting satire to make important points.
The Amazing Fall of Donald Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Wall’
Donald Trump has continuously stamped his tiny feet and demanded that Congress shell out more than 10 billion of our taxpayers’ dollars for a “big, beautiful wall” he … Read more
Health Care for People… or for Corporate Profits?
The decades-long struggle to ensure decent health care as a human right is up against greed’s eternal struggle for ever-higher corporate profits. When grassroots groups rise up against … Read more
On the Ballot: The Egalitarian Future of Our Society
This year, voters will be making fundamental decisions, like whether or not we want an egalitarian future. With dozens of Democratic candidates having entered the presidential race (some … Read more
Change Is Coming
Family farmers have coalesced with other political outsiders to put forth a complete overhaul of industrial agribusiness: Indeed, finally, change is coming. As we hurtle into the 2020s, … Read more
How Do the Rich Become Uber-Rich?
Imagine. You’re one of the privileged uber-rich, and on top of already having billions of bucks tucked away, suddenly, in a single year, here comes 27.3 more gushing … Read more
Doing the Tax Dodge Tap Dance
Doing the tax dodge tap dance is complicated, requiring sophisticated techniques and tricky maneuvers. Sen. Russell Long, the powerful Senate Finance Committee chair from 1966 to 1981 from … Read more
What’s the Charitable Thing to Do About Widespread Inequality?
The need for charity only exists because we’re tolerating widespread inequality created by power elites. Our society has coined expressions like “philanthropist” and “season of giving” to encourage … Read more
What If You Were to Own Your Own Power Company?
Own your own power co-op! About 40 years ago, a right-wing codger named Eddie Chiles became a momentary political celebrity in my state by buying airtime on hundreds … Read more
Special Gifts for Special People
Ho-ho-ho! Wait till you hear about the special gifts I gave some of America’s power elites for Christmas. This special Christmas column is re-gifted to you from last … Read more
