Powerful Democrat Lives Large on Corporate Cash
Since becoming chairman of the influential Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) has raised and spent tons of campaign cash. Journalist David Daley shares the facts.
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Will Anti-Abortion Rhetoric Spark Violence Against Actual Humans?
Ten years ago tomorrow, Dr. George Tiller was murdered for performing abortions. Now, amid restrictive anti-choice legislation getting passed by a slew of states and demagoguery from the White House on the issue, threats against abortion providers are on the rise again. Is it only a matter of time until another actual human being is killed?
The Hypocrisy of Anti-Choice Politicians
It’s one thing for backward-thinking politicians to impose their ideology on a populace that views them as extreme. But they should at least be consistent. A clear-minded look at the abortion debate.
Russia’s Lasting Grip on Christian Conservatives
President Donald Trump’s continued gross depreciation of Russia’s accelerated attempts to disrupt US and Western democracies has ennobled Republican lawmakers and Christian fundamentalist groups to strengthen ties with prominent members of Vladimir Putin’s circle.
The Mueller Report: More Disquieting Insights
The report profiles Trump campaign staffers and their relationships with a huge cast of shadowy Russian operatives.
Could Everything You Know About Global Population Growth Be Wrong?
Contrary to popular and long held assumptions, global population is declining. The environmental consequences are good, the economic consequences are bad, says this podcast guest.
Young Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action on Climate Change
America’s youngest generation took to Capitol Hill this week to tell policymakers it’s time to act on the climate crisis.
What Gun Background Checks Can’t Detect: Stupidity
Even if background checks legislation passes, it won’t detect a gun owner’s potential for doing spectacularly reckless things.
Waging War on Wage Theft
As more states raise their minimum wage, some companies are saving money by finding other ways to stiff employees, such as forcing them to work off the clock.
Antonio Veciana, Mystery Man in JFK Assassination, Part 2
The final excerpt from former Army intelligence officer John Newman’s latest book, ‘Into the Storm: The Assassination of President Kennedy Volume III.’
Red Flag Laws and the Consequences of Good Intentions
Red flags laws may prevent gun violence as well as suicides, but they also introduce civil rights concerns that will likely lead to court challenges.
An Explanation of America to Americans
An alternative view of the contours of power and politics in America.