Believing that it makes sense to have an elite class which controls this much wealth and power is as stupid as believing in an absolute monarchy, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
Wealth Identity Politics: Billionaires Acting Like a Persecuted Minority
Tag: Bernie Sanders
Israel’s Ban on Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar Backfires
Trump and Netanyahu thought they were pulling a fast one on two U.S. congresswomen, but it has blown up in their faces, as Marjorie Cohn explains.
A Guide for the Perplexed Progressive in 2020 is 2016
What to Expect in the Democratic Debates
Sam Husseini takes a look at some some of the candidates who will be getting national TV attention.
Tide of Public Opinion is Turning in Assange’s Favor
Corporate media & some politicos who opposed Assange after the 2016 election have radically changed their tune, favorably influencing public opinion after the Espionage Act indictment of the WikiLeak‘s founder, reports Joe Lauria.
This Time the Big Obstacle for Bernie Isn’t DNC Rigging
In the 2020 race it’s the reflexive corporate media spin against the candidate, writes Norman Solomon.
Why a Bernie 2020 Campaign is Drawing Fire
Sanders is in step with most Americans, says Norman Solomon, and that bothers the defenders of oligarchy.
Covert British Military-Smear Machine Moving into US
After mobilizing a disinformation campaign across Europe, documents show that the Integrity Initiative is now infiltrating the U.S., report Max Blumenthal and Mark Ames.
Elizabeth Warren Nails Economy, Muddles Foreign Policy
It’s imperative to criticize presumable progressive politicians and parse their words carefully. It might open the door to actual improvements in policy, writes Sam Husseini.
The Great Saudi Muddle
Two U.S. Senate resolutions last week have resulted in a ball of confusion, one that tries to distance the U.S, from a murderous Saudi prince while at the same time demanding closer relations with the government he heads.