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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 16965 )
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Thankful
Political Cartoon is by John Darkow in the Columbia Missourian. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
About 199,000 Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week
The Labor Department released its weekly unemployment statistics on Wednesday (one day early due to the holiday). It showed that about 199,000 workers filed... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
U.S. Democracy Backsliding & That's A Problem For Everyone
The following thought-provoking (and rather frightening) post is by Jah'an Jones at MSNBC.com:For the first time, the United States has been added to a list of... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Self-Defense?
Political Cartoon is by Jack Ohman in The Sacramento Bee. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Only 26% Of Arizona Dems Want Sinema To Be Re-Elected
The chart above is from the OH Predictive Insights Poll -- done between November 1st and 8th of a random sample of 713 Arizona registered voters, with a 3.3... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Lawless Enforcement
Political Cartoon is by Clay Jones at claytoonz.com. Read more
Posted on 24 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Right-Wing Republican Representative Encourages Violence
It's a fact that the Republicans in Congress no longer believe in democracy or have any real values, but some are even going further. They are actually... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pulpit Discrimination
Political Cartoon is by Kevin Siers in The Charlotte Observer. Read more
Posted on 24 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
U.S. Sets A Record In Number Of Mass Shootings In 2021
The chart above uses numbers from the Gun Violence Archive (as of 11/22/2021). It shows that the United States has had a record number of mass shootings this... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Open Carry
Political Cartoon is by Gary Huck at huckkonopackicartoons.com. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Life In The U.S. Is Dangerous For The Trans Community
The following is part of an op-ed at MSNBC.com by Katelyn Burns (the first openly trans Capitol Hill journalist in this country's history):To be a member of... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Think Race Relations Are Bad In The United States
The chart above reflects the results of the newest Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between November 14th and 16th of a national sample of 1,500 adults (includin... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Here Come The Copycats
Political Cartoon is by Michael deAdder in The Washington Post. Read more
Posted on 22 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Why Do Voters Think The GOP Is Better For The Economy?
Some polls are currently saying that Republicans now hold an edge in next year's congressional elections, and many in the news are saying it's because of the... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Say Supreme Court Is Motivated By Politics - Not Law
The chart above is from the recent Quinnipiac University Poll -- done between November 11th and 15th of a national sample of 1,378 adults, with a 2.6 point... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
No Shortage Of Turkeys
Political Cartoon is by John Cole in the Scranton Times-Tribune. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Statement From Anthony Huber's Family
Posted on 21 November 2021
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Infrastructure Needing A Fix
Political Cartoon is by Patrick Chappatte in The Boston Globe. Read more
Posted on 21 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Republicans Are Proud Of Their Bad People
The Republican Party used to claim to be the party of family values. That claim is now laughable. They have elected, and are running, individuals that are... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Build Back Better Act Passes In House Of Representatives
On Friday Morning, the Build Back Better Act was passed in the House of Representatives on a 220 to 213 vote. All Republicans voted against the bill. Rep. Read more
Posted on 20 November 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY
