Breaking news: After years of failed Republican efforts to uncover any proof of widespread voter fraud by Democrats, Republican Governor Ron “Tough Guy” DeSantis of Florida found not one, but 20 ineligible people casting ballots.
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Billion Dollar Franchises Are Paying Workers Chicken Feed
America’s stringent system of corporate capitalism keeps carving out new depths of worker exploitation. Take Chick-fil-A — a right-wing, Atlanta-based fast-food operation that likes to boast about following “biblically-based” principles.
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The Planet is not a Dumping Ground
In a world that’s clogged and choking with a massive overdose of plastic trash, you’ll be heartened to learn that governments and industries are teaming up to respond forcefully to this planetary crisis.
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The GOP’s Border Stunt Isn’t Helping Anyone
Herd immunity is important in stopping deadly viruses, but in politics the herd instinct can send a whole species over a cliff.
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Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and You. Which One Pays Taxes?
Here’s a thought-provoking bumper sticker: “The system is fixed. We must break it.”
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There’s No ‘Labor Shortage.’ There’s a Wage Shortage
At a recent congressional hearing on America’s so-called “labor shortage,” megabanker Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase, offered this insight: “People actually have a lot of money, and they don’t particularly feel like going back to work.”
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Our Elections Are Being Rigged
After looking into one of their main issues, I have to agree with Republicans: Our elections are being rigged.
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The Far Right’s Absurd War on Masks
The chief cultural signifier of our times is this: Wearing a mask. Or not.
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Betsy Devos Wants to Rob Poor School Districts
Times of great adversity not only bring out the best and worst in society, but they also flush out some of the stinkiest and slimiest creatures. Think of war profiteers, hucksters who prey on poor hurricane victims, or Betsy DeVos.